2020 Honda Civic
2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Honda Civic vs. 2020 Hyundai Elantra
Though many drivers seem to prefer the ever-popular SUVs for sale these days, there's still a sizable population that knows that the compact car is still going strong on the American roadways. If you're in the market for a modern compact car you've likely come across the 2020 Honda Civic and the 2020 Hyundai Elantra in your research. If you're wondering which you should choose, read this comparison of these two compacts' key features.
Exterior and Performance Comparison
The 2020 Honda Civic and the 2020 Hyundai Elantra are both available in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback configurations. However, only the Honda Civic is available as an athletic two-door coupe. Further, while the Elantra sports a traditional hatchback style that mimics other hatchbacks on the market, the Civic's hatchback styling is modern and bold, setting it apart from competitors on the market.
The 2020 Honda Civic offers three engine choices throughout the trim levels, a 2.0-liter with 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque, or a turbocharged 1.5-liter with 174 horsepower and and 167 pound-feet of torque, or the turbocharged 1.5-liter in the Civic Si that ponies up 205 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque.
The Elantra also has three engines to choose from, a 2.0-liter with 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, a turbocharged 1.4-liter with 128 horsepower and 156 pound-feet or torque, or a turbocharged 1.6-liter with 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.
As is clear, the Honda Civic leads with over all power between its three choices over the Hyundai Elantra. The Civic is also more fuel efficient than the Elantra, so you'll get more for your gas money with each drive in the Honda Civic.
Interior Comparison
Looking inside the cabins of these two compacts, you'll find that again the Honda Civic has a clear edge over the Hyundai Elantra. The Civic boasts a handsome, modern interior that is not only more upscale than the Elantra, but more spacious as well. This extra room equates to a more comfortable journey for you and any passengers you bring along. Neither the Honda Civic nor Hyundai Elantra offer smartphone connectivity features like Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto in the base trim, instead offering them as standard features in the second trim level.
Safety Features
The Honda Sensing® safety suite is renowned by drivers and critics alike for being one of the most comprehensive driver assistive suites on the market. This suite comes standard in the 2020 Civic and includes:
- Lane-Keeping Assist
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Collision Mitigation Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control
The 2020 model year is the first time that any driver assistance features are standard equipment in the Elantra, though there's still quite a bit to be desired. The Elantra's standard driver assistance offerings include:
- Forward Collision Warning with Brake Assist
- Driver Attention Alert
The Honda Civic offers a more well-rounded safety suite that's sure to provide a little extra peace of mind while you drive.
Find Your Civic at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville
Though many drivers love both the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra, our winner is the 2020 Honda Civic as it offers more power, more space, and more safety features than the 2020 Hyundai Elantra. You can find your Honda Civic when you shop with us in-person or online at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville. When you're ready for a test drive, be sure to let us know!
