Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Coupe
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe
Overview
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Hyundai Elantra CoupeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2014 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Hyundai Elantra CoupeBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,595 | $19,600 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $18,921 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $28,222 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $28,907 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 19 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Hyundai Elantra CoupeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 36 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 41 MPG (best) | 34 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal | 13.2 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Hyundai Elantra CoupeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 173 hp (best) |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 154 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Hyundai Elantra CoupeBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 1,019 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lbs | 2,861 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in (best) | 106.3 in |
| Length | 184.8 in (best) | 178.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in (best) | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda CivicLX | Hyundai Elantra CoupeBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $24,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $19,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $26,595 MSRP | Base PZEV $19,600 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $27,795 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Sport Hybrid $29,295 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Sport Hybrid $30,495 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Si $30,995 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Sport Touring Hybrid $32,295 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Sport Touring Hybrid $33,495 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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