Head to head
2026 Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda Civic
Shown: 2026 Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 7 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 31
Hyundai Elantra
Shown: 2026 Elantra Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 2
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 2
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic 5Dr | Elantra Hybrid |
| Trim / config | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| MPG Hwy | 38 mpg | 52 mpg |
| MPG City | 30 mpg | 49 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 34 mpg | 50 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Body | Large Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Powertrain | Gas | Hybrid |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,950 | $1,350 |
| Eco Score | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| CO₂ | 268 g/mi | 177 g/mi |
| Length | 181 in | 185 in |
| Width | 71 in | 72 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | 107 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,998 lb | 2,965 lb |
| Recalls | 1 | 2 |
| Complaints | 31 | 2 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36k mi | 5 yr / 60k mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 10 yr / 100k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.