2024 Hyundai Elantra vs 2024 Honda Civic

Design and Aesthetics

Exterior Design Comparison

While both vehicles are compact sedans, neither the Civic nor the Elantra skimp on style. In 2024, the Hyundai Elantra has a newly designed, sharp exterior design that is certain to turn heads. It features new wheels and updated exterior lights, as well as several new color options, including Exotic Green and Ultimate Red. While the 2024 Honda Civic might not be quite as sharp as the Elantra, the attractive exterior does give the vehicle an elevated look despite the affordable price tag.

Interior Design and Comfort

Both the Elantra and the Civic have seating for five. In the Elantra, a larger backseat makes for a roomier ride for your passengers, while the sedan and hatchback body style options of the Civic both offer plenty of cargo space.

On the dash, the Elantra offers an optional 10.3-inch digital gauge display alongside a second, 10.30-inch infotainment touchscreen, up from the standard 8-inch display. The standard infotainment screen on the Civic is a little smaller, at 7 inches, though a larger, 9-inch screen is also available. The digital gauge display is close in size to the Elantra, at 10.2 inches.

Performance and Handling

Engine Specs

The standard Civic has a 150-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission. By comparison, the standard Elantra also has a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, but with slightly less horsepower, at 147.

Fuel Efficiency

The Civic gets up to 32 mpg city and 41 mpg highway. The Elantra comes out slightly ahead, at 33 mpg city and 42 mpg highway.

Ride and Handling

The Civic is known for its agile handling and well-balanced ride. While the Elantra might be known for its stylish and sporty look, its performance on the road doesn’t rank quite as high as the Civic.

Safety and Reliability

Safety Features

Both the 2024 Civic and 2024 Elantra come equipped with a number of safety features, including forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning. While the Honda Civic was an IIHS Top Safety Pick in 2023, it failed to secure the title in 2024, however, the 2024 Hyundai Elantra did.

Reliability

Consumer Reports predicts that the 2024 Honda Civic to have average reliability, while they expect the 2024 Hyundai Elantra to be more reliable than average.

Technology and Innovations

Infotainment and Connectivity

In both vehicles, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, making it easy to enjoy your favorite tunes or program navigation with ease.

Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)

The 2024 Honda Civic comes equipped with Honda Sensing, a suite of safety and driver-assistive features, like Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation, and Adaptive Cruise Control. In the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, a similar suite of features comes with Hyundai SmartSense.

Experience Both Models

What to do next? Visit the nearest local dealership that offers a test-drive for the models. If you’re in the Ringgold, Chattanooga, or other surrounding areas, visit or contact Mountain View Hyundai to schedule a test-drive of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra.