2025 Honda Civic vs 2025 Hyundai Elantra in Greenville, NC
Compare the 2025 Honda Civic vs the 2025 Hyundai Elantra
The 2025 Honda Civic and 2025 Hyundai Elantra are at the forefront of the fiercely competitive compact sedan market. Both models are excellent for weekend trips and daily commuting since they offer good fuel economy, advanced auto tech, and stylish designs.
To help you decide which compact sedan model is a better fit for you, experts at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville came up with this Honda vs Hyundai comparison.
Interior Comparison
Both the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic offer spacious interiors with contemporary designs. Manually adjustable front seats and fabric upholstery are standard with the Honda Civic. Optional features include a leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel, and heated sport seats. The front seats offer decent cushioning. Adults can easily fit in the Honda Civic with the generous legroom and headroom in both rows.
The back of the Hyundai Elantra has ample legroom that allows two people to sit comfortably. However, the backseats can be a little snug for three adults but should be fine for short trips.
The Hyundai Elantra's interior features manually adjustable front seats and fabric upholstery. Customers who want more comfort can add heated front seats with power adjustments for the driver's seat and synthetic leather upholstery.
When it comes to trunk space, the Honda Civic slightly beats the Hyundai, offering 14.8 cubic feet of space compared to the Elantra’s 14.2 cubic feet.
2025 Honda Civic | 2025 Hyundai Elantra |
Max Seating: 5 Max Cargo Capacity: 14.8 cubic feet Upholstery Options: Cloth | Max Seating: 5 Max Cargo Capacity: 14.2 cubic feet Upholstery Options: Cloth, Synthetic Leather |
Honda Civic Interior
Hyundai Elantra Interior
Power and Performance
Both the 2025 Honda Civic and 2025 Hyundai Elantra have powerful and fuel-efficient engines. The Honda Civic perfectly balances practicality and excellent handling. The well-weighted steering wheel allows for smooth maneuvering in busy parking lots.
When you press the gas pedal harder, this Honda is capable of handling turns with ease. It can also readily reach highway speeds. The continuously variable transmission shifts smoothly and contributes to fuel efficiency. The Honda Civic Si model is notably more agile around curves, thanks to performance enhancements.
The Hyundai Elantra offers excellent ride quality and can readily handle most road irregularities and curves. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder base engine is more than adequate for daily commuting needs. The continuously variable automatic transmission skillfully handles gear changes without attracting undue attention. If you want something more sporty, choose the Elantra N Line.
2025 Honda Civic | 2025 Hyundai Elantra |
Base Engine: 2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder Horsepower: 150 Torque: 133 lb-ft Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) | Base Engine: 2.0-liter 4-CylinderHorsepower: 147 Torque: 132 lb-ft Transmission: Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Honda Civic Si: Turbocharged 1.5-Liter 4-Cylinder Horsepower: 200 Torque: 192 lb-ft Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Transmission | Hyundai Elantra N Line: Turbocharged 1.6-Liter 4-CylinderHorsepower: 201 Torque: 195 lb-ft Transmission: 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission |
Tech and Entertainment
The 2025 Honda Civic has an exceptional infotainment system. The standard 7-inch infotainment touchscreen produces sharp, vibrant images and responds quickly to inputs. Honda also added physical knobs and buttons to the center stack to supplement the system's straightforward interface.
The Hyundai Elantra's infotainment system is user-friendly, with tactile buttons for added convenience. Notably, only the smaller 8-inch touchscreen is compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, while the 10.25-inch display requires a wired connection.
2025 Honda Civic Top 5 Technology Features | 2025 Hyundai Elantra Top 5 Technology Features |
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Safety Features
The 2025 Honda Civic comes equipped with the Honda Sensing® set of driver-assistance systems. Its standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, and forward collision warning.
With Hyundai SmartSense, the Hyundai Elantra offers advanced safety and convenience technology. It has blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward automatic emergency braking, and safe exit assist.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given both the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra a 5-star overall rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the current generation of the Honda Civic as a Top Safety Pick, while the Hyundai Elantra received mostly good ratings.
2025 Honda Civic Safety Features | 2025 Hyundai Elantra Safety Features |
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Test Drive the 2025 Honda Civic at Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville
The 2025 Honda Civic's classy interior, advanced technology, and exceptional safety features continue to set the standard for compact sedans. With its many standard infotainment and safety features, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra is also a strong contender.
Do you want to experience what the 2025 Honda Civic can offer? Contact Barbour-Hendrick Honda Greenville today to schedule a test drive. We can't wait to welcome you to our dealership in Greenville, NC.
