2026 Civic vs Hyundai Elantra
Compare the 2026 Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra
Here at Honda Carland, those in Roswell, Alpharetta and Woodstock, GA can check out the new Honda Civic here at our dealership, where we house plenty of quality new Honda vehicles. With the Civic, you'll find it's a top-selling option that delivers on power, price, and reliability, which becomes clear when you compare it to other similar sedans, such as the Hyundai Elantra, and understand just how well the Civic stacks up.
Vehicle Comparison
| 2026 Honda Civic | 2026 Hyundai Elantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine configuration | 2.0L Inline 4 | 2.0L Inline 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | CVT automatic |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 147 hp |
| Fuel Economy (city / hwy) | 31 / 40 mpg | 30 / 39 mpg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Capacity | 14.8 cu. ft. | 14.2 cu. ft. |
Compare Performance
The 2026 Honda Civic offers stronger available powertrains, especially its hybrid option. The Civic Hybrid delivers 200 total system horsepower with excellent efficiency, giving it noticeably more punch than the Elantra's base engine, which by comparison is a standard 147-horsepower engine. This gives the Civic the edge as it has multiple trims with different engine choices and wider performance-oriented options.
Compare Interior Features
The Honda Civic interior stands out with upscale materials, clean design, and high perceived quality. Many reviews from experts and real owners highlight premium touches on Honda Civic vehicles, which include sharp digital displays and refined cabin décor. The Civic also offers sedan and hatchback body styles with competitive cargo capacities of up to 14.8 cubic feet in the sedan. The Elantra, on the other hand, while similar, can't offer this level of versatility.
Safety & Technology
Every 2026 Honda Civic includes the full Honda Sensing suite, which includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane‑centering, traffic‑jam assist, and more-standard across all trims. The model also carries IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 5‑Star NHTSA ratings, reinforcing its class‑leading safety performance. The Hyundai Elantra features Hyundai SmartSense safety technologies and earns strong ratings, but its safety accolades do not match the top-tier combination of IIHS and NHTSA recognition that the Civic achieved in 2026.
Compare Price Points and Ownership Costs
The 2026 Civic begins around $24,595-$25,745, depending on the trim level, while the Elantra does start at a lower rate, but you'll find with other advantages, the Civic remains a
Drivers can also compare rates like the average three-year depreciation, as it's estimated that the Civic has one of the strongest value-retention rates among new vehicles, with around 17 percent depreciation over three years, compared to the Elantra, with nearly 25 percent depreciation. With the Civic, you'll find better resale value and lower depreciation to give it the edge when shopping for vehicles.
Another comparison point is certified pre-owned costs, as you can find strong value from a Honda certified pre-owned via HondaTrue over Hyundai options, and more standout variety with its warranty options which includes HondaTrue Certified+ and a five‑year/86,000‑mile bumper‑to‑bumper along with a seven‑year/100,000‑mile powertrain choice for the highest level of coverage, while HondaTrue Certified offers a one-year/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper option with the ability to extend it, along with the 100,000 mile powertrain choice.
Hyundai offers the remainder of a five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, along with the same powertrain option, but Honda has more coverage and is transferrable to meet buyer needs if you're considering our many used Honda vehicles from the certified lineup.
Why Choose the Honda Civic?
While the Hyundai Elantra offers a lower entry price, the 2026 Honda Civic surpasses it where it counts, including:
- Stronger performance and hybrid power
- More upscale interior
- Best‑in‑class safety credentials
- Substantially lower depreciation
- More robust and buyer‑friendly CPO program
If you're choosing with long‑term value, driving enjoyment, and safety in mind, the 2026 Honda Civic clearly stands out as the better compact sedan, and offers quality certified and used options too.
We're here to showcase other reasons why you should buy, as we have many incentives here including our family plan along with our covered for life program plus incentives for recent college graduates and military personnel<. We also are a bilingual car dealership and can speak Spanish with you too.
Learn More and Visit Us Today
To see the new Honda Civic, contact us at Honda Carland here in Roswell, GA serving East Cobb and Milton and we can get started soon by taking a test drive or beginning the finance process with our finance application.
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