Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra 2020 comparison review

[@rakeshmathew2202]

If pricing is similar I will choose the Civic. Looks much better. And Honda engines are really good. Dct s can get problematic as they age it's pretty complex.

[@tipoomaster]

I could tell it was quieter as soon as he switched cars even with all the mic noise cancelling

[@JaykayJK]

Which quieter? Hyundai?

[@bosworthlovenyark8643]

@@JaykayJKyes the Hyundai

[@prajnakardandapath5210]

Elentra is the best

[@Briiek]

I test drove a 2021 civic sport trash😒 I have Hyundai 2017 Elantra drives way better also better handling turning everything might get a newer Hyundai instead 💫💙 I want to see the accord 2.0 drives better together with n I hate the back of the civic 🤢

[@Briiek]

I bought a Honda accord 2021 sport 1.5 times so good I love it so sexy😍💙💫

[@hermanwooster8944]

I can see rear airvents being the dealbreaker alone in Australia. Good on Hyundai for including it.

[@MLife1972]

I never understood why rear air vent were so important until I had to transport my 2yo niece on a warm day in my car that has no vents. Within minutes she was in distress from the heat. It's almost a safety issue and seems like a straightforward piece of engineering.

[@chasingcars]

Agreed. Sadly, their inclusion is still relatively rare except on top-spec cars. VW have them even on the base Golf, so I don’t think anybody else has a valid excuse.

[@letsseeif]

oh yeah. And the cooled 3 level seats are great beyond belief on a bloody hot day here in Oz.

[@w00t777]

The Elantra looks much better than the Civic. Elantra would definitely be my pick.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Poor reliability and resudual value

[@danjarupath]

Yes .Elantra !

[@XQzMEH]

jay czyzyk False, Hyundai has consistently been at or near the top of the list in JD Power surveys and Rates well in Canstar. There’s a reason why you see Hyundai’s on the road. It’s a well trusted brand that has a well earned reputation. Speaking as a Honda fanboy.

[@Fifthcell]

@@XQzMEH I agree. Hyundai & Kia have gotten significantly better. Now while I would still choose almost any new Honda model over most Hyundais and Kias, they’re just as good as Honda

[@syedgalib2125]

@@Fifthcell lol still living under a rock.

[@IkOAus]

I am driving Civic Vti LX and love it. Have had 4 cars in the past 6 years and Civic is definitely the best in this class

[@Raksh95]

honda. best engine manufacturers in the world and not to mention their safety and reliability. hyundai is great with a lot of features and vfm proposition but I've never heard anyone say damn that hyundai under the hood whereas all car enthusiasts know what vtec is

[@henryespinosa9283]

Overall I am leaning more towards the Hyundai over the Honda. Here in the U.S. I would only consider buying the Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line with the premium package and 7-speed DCT. It comes from a hatchback with a spacious 25 cubic feet of trunk space plus a lot of features that are not offered in the Honda. Another car I would consider is the Mazda 3 Premium with the 6-speed manual.

[@poetlover30]

Mazda 3 is beautiful & fast but oh so small... I would go with Mazda CX 30 or the Mazda 6.

[@yankees29]

Henry Espinosa I just purchased a 2020 Elantra. I bought it for overall comfort and fuel economy. I’m a tall guy and the Elantra was just more comfortable and the interior is just laid out perfect.

[@BennnWJK]

I really want to like the Elantra but those headlights... God, those headlights...

[@5imey]

I agree. Reminds me of the first gen Focus that came to Australia. Just no.

[@danjarupath]

Beautiful headlights!

[@peterw1878]

Have you ever really looked at the civic from behind with those god-awful taillights. At night the body disappears and all you see is them. Ugly.

[@oneofthemanyfew]

Those are sexy af

[@Fifthcell]

@@peterw1878 and Hyundai pretty much took them and slapped them on the new Sonata 🤮

[@wilco9669]

You guys should REALLY review the Kia Cerato GT with these two cars...

[@Somerandom216FTW]

I think your fact checking is off. The Civic RS has adaptive cruise control as standard.

[@karlamies3114]

Great review as usual. Any plans on reviewing the Cerato GT?

[@garryhopkins]

I’d take the Hyundai over the Civic, but I’m waiting for the 2020 Sonata to be launched in Australia because it looks fantastic especially the interior. I’ll be very interested to see your review of the Sonata when it arrives.

[@chasingcars]

I’m also interested in the new Sonata. We will of course have a detailed test of it when it launches.

[@DEATHSTARER]

The new Sonata N-Line is the model I am keen on.The front of the new Sonata and the interior is a great indicator of the styling for the next i30 and i30N.

[@XQzMEH]

DEATHSTARER the Sonata N-Line is definitely going to be a tempting proposition. Meanwhile, Honda Australia skimped us out of the 2.0L turbo Accord.

[@jeffwright6129]

The styling of the new elantra seems like a step down from the previous generation which was a really nice looking vehicle in my opinion! This new one looks cheap in comparison but maybe that's just me

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, agreed they’ve gone overboard but the interior and dynamics are still up there.

[@BennnWJK]

jeff wright The headlights are a deal breaker for me. They just look out of place

[@bayleydavis5553]

I like how it resembles the sonata at the rear, but that it wasnt translated to the front, it looks botched

[@redlinedrifts69]

That's crazy because I find the front end to be much nicer than the civic and corolla

[@MLife1972]

Super review as always. I'll take the rear end of the Elantra and the front of the Civic. I've test driven both and agree with all the comments but I thought the drive-train in the Elantra was woeful. I tried to perform a u-turn in the Elantra and there was no power at all and I almost got collected by the oncoming traffic before the power kicked in. I don't know whether it was the DCT or turbo lag, but the same thing happened at a roundabout. There was just no low speed shove that you expect from a 'sporty' vehicle. The Civic is no superstar but the take-off from stand still was much more consistent.

[@chasingcars]

Sounds like the DCT. It’s not an amazing operator - but as a DSG owner myself you do learn to drive around them. Not that you should have to drive ‘around’ a gearbox!

[@arnisbole7821]

Mark Rocque funny I got the 2019 Elantra sport and this thing takes off from the get go

[@YaSh-mv4hp]

Reliability is always my 1st priority I will always choose the Honda over the Hyundai

[@BG-ig6fd]

Ya Sh That’s funny. It used to be that way with Honda, for sure. They’ve gone down quite a bit in reliability ratings. We almost got a Civic last week, then heard about the AC problems, and they’re not backing with the warranty. Sad.

[@mellenix]

Pretty close battle. I prefer the Civic styling but the Elantra is solid. Also, I would assume the Civic resale value might be a bit better. Would that be correct? Looking forward to a shoot-out in this category in the future.

[@chasingcars]

Most likely correct but it is a crystal ball prediction. I’m not sure the Civic is held in the same esteem as it once was in Australia, compared to say the resale and reputation for reliability of a Corolla.

[@abshassan]

Hey man, I'm actually downsizing from a diesel SUV (Holden Captiva) and I have this Elantra high in my sights. What's your opinion on it vs the Kia Cerato GT? I heard they are very similar cars? I do like the Elantra better in terms of looks but im hearing the Certato gets better kit for less coin.

[@goran2009]

I would choose Honda. Seriously Hyundai, who uses cheap black door handles? Last time I saw that was on Yugo...

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, that choice was very cheap!

[@peterw1878]

I was thinking that the extra room in the Civic's back seat could be the tipping point for me but then I remembered that nobody rides in my back seat, ever and decided to give it less weight in my assessment. Those cheap black door handles though could be the deal breaker. Forget the more refined and comfortable Hyundai ride, give me better door handles.

[@panchalburagohain516]

Which brand of glares are those which you are wearing ?? Looking amazing

[@chasingcars]

Bailey Nelson.

[@insaniumgirl5229]

I'm torn between leasing or buying an Elantra right now. I'm mechanically savvy, so leasing is considered a poor monetary option for me. The rebates for the 2020 Value is wicked good right now, but I keep reading articles that affordable electric vehicles are on the horizon. If I buy, will a gas vehicle retain a resale value in five years?

[@GTS300Coupe]

Hi Tom any chance you can include the new Kia Cerato on another comparison with the compact segment? Cheers

[@GGARC1A95]

My brother owns an Elantra and my cousin just got a civic I enjoy both cars either one you can’t go wrong but if your looking for space the Elantra has way more space

[@matthewstylianou8363]

The 2021 I30 is much more handsome than this one and slightly better than the Civic in most departments!

[@박동석-u7u]

elantra all the way

[@marcomacedomty]

elantra all the way !! to the mechanical garage to be constantly repaired😅😉

[@geoffh784]

I looked at both cars but I bought a Civic, the extra space just makes a better family car. It isn’t much smaller inside than my previous car (a Camry).

[@jamiep61]

My favourite Is the Hyundai Elantra Sport

[@chasingcars]

It’s a good car.

[@vyseerx]

The hunted became the hunter...Hyundai Elantra has finally arrived !! Success story of Hyundai...

[@dsinghr]

How is Civic's build quality ?

[@chasingcars]

Pretty impressive.

[@HarryReehal]

5 star safety here in canada..!!

[@jackyha9445]

Flip down cup holders in the back! I miss that from my old 2000 Honda accord; no cup holders for open-upright drinks in the back for 2017 kia forte

[@chasingcars]

Should be mandatory for anything bigger than a city car!

[@davidlly5269]

Honda I am looking at buying one too

[@truthontop1]

they never talk in detail about emergency braking systems and adaptive cruise control, whether it is stopped and go or standard. talk a lot unnecessarily

[@rcast3763]

Civic RS still on CVT and no Manual! 😪😴😵

[@chasingcars]

I know! Travesty. In the US this spec is available with a manual...

[@bMPtuning01]

If i don't get a civic si the cvt will be my next choice its a great cvt

[@poetlover30]

Can't stand cvt...

[@RheyF]

I got the 2019 civic cosmic blue color, lovecthe car and its a looker

[@Daold]

Same :D VTI-L in Cosmic Blue, very hard to keep clean though. Tiny bit of dust ruins it!

[@RheyF]

@@Daold yes exactly i noticed that i remember my friend before suggest me to take the silver one...

[@Quokka_VR]

Neither car comes close to the Mazda 3 sedan with 2.5l engine and manual transmission. Quality, ride comfort and handling are on another level.

[@chasingcars]

I quite agree - except perhaps in the engine department. I like a low-blow turbo in these sorts of cars, but that’s personal preference. However, the gearbox of the Mazda blows away the DCT and the CVT of this pair...

[@Yoomaro]

James Burns not to mention, the Mazda3 is miles ahead in the exterior design

[@f181234]

GM1565 Mazda 3 is fail bigger exterior for newest gen but the inside is even smaller the back seats are useless for someone 185 cm or taller and tiny boot and bad visibility in the hatchback

[@poetlover30]

I would pick a bigger style & design for the Mazda like a Mazda 6 that has come out in the US - don't know what they have in Australia

[@aw4610]

Tom gives me daddy vibes today, but I still totally would.

[@kiwidude112]

Elantra or Mazda 3 sedan Tom?

[@chasingcars]

Mazda 3 sedan, G25 Evolve manual. Electrically adjustable cloth seat, dark-grey 18" alloys, the good engine, slick stick shift. But that's just me, and I appreciate I am the 1% here

[@Fifthcell]

Don’t even consider an Elantra if you’re looking at a Mazda 3. Definitely get the 3

[@RisePhoenix_21]

currently on Mazda 3 and I 'm to switch to Elantra or Cerato lol.

[@cesiumion]

Civic has definitely got a superior quality paint job.

[@TalismanPHX]

The CIVIC is not for taller drivers or passengers, even with the very low seating.... too low for many boomers. The Hyundai Elanta is much larger in the rear seat and in headroom, and has much more mature styling versus the boy-racer Civic anime styling.

[@chasingcars]

Lol. I must say the Civic’s styling is more successful in RS trim than Type R, but it’s certainly not conservative

[@JuanNgtse]

Orange or red?

[@chasingcars]

Both were an orange hue

[@sayyidtaimur7701]

Touches screen it took 3sec to respond, "its so responsive"

[@meryuk]

Here in europe, I had a civic, not this one, but an older one, a manual. Not with that idiotic transmission. Now I have an accord, also manual. I wouldn't even consider getting a hyundai. No offence.

[@chasingcars]

No offence taken! A manual Honda is a unique delight.

[@mraravind1111]

Honda Civic is my choice

[@chasingcars]

Fair enough too!

[@mustafacivelek1283]

of course Hyundai.

[@sobansohail1320]

i would go for the civic any day its build quality rocks and it looks better too.

[@kmuinde]

I would get the Honda wish it came with a manual

[@zakiramdhan8509]

My favorite is civic type R

[@douglasyong6939]

Being old enough to see Honda Life and Hyundai Excel , pioneering model for both..somehow Hyundai's folded plastic hinged glovebox turned me off till...

[@kst5108]

Just don’t understand why Honda Australia strips the rear air cond vents since this is the very same Thai built model that is also available in the ASEAN regions and rear air cond vents are available across the range there

[@chasingcars]

Cost savings. Seems very cheap given hot how Australia gets - and currently is.

[@mayur3530]

Elantra 🔥

[@bill7481]

The Elantra has become Pokemon!

[@chasingcars]

Yes! Too much, too much.

[@Juanceesaint]

I really looks like voltorb. Please save your eyes, dont look for voltorb.

[@플로디아-r4c]

Im Korean and we agreed

[@insaniumgirl5229]

I'm getting a gray one with a vanity plate 'Rhyhorn'.

[@cesiumion]

Bro, them shorts are too white...

[@stephengriffin4990]

Good choice.

[@JFomo]

Even though the facelift is ugly, I'd take the Hyundai over the Civic all day.

[@chasingcars]

Wish they hadn’t given it the a n g e r y eyes but it’s still a very well rounded car

[@bMPtuning01]

Honda creat best cvt in the industry its offer a japanese reliability Edit : by the way i like your shorts

[@Baazigar_India]

There is no comparison of Elantra with civic. I repeat no comparison. 🤫

[@akswalia6588]

Hyundai Sonata 2020 and Passat 2020!

[@chasingcars]

Passat later this month - and the new Sonata isn't in Australia yet, sadly! Once it arrives we'll cover it.

[@akswalia6588]

Chasing Cars oh that’s awesome! Ante news on when it touches down here!

[@FreddyGunawan]

Dual clutch will die sooner than cvt. Manual is the best

[@chasingcars]

If only the Honda was offered with the 6MT as it is in a number of other markets.

[@leightaylor806]

4 people will be comfortable in the back seat of the civic Yeah right I think you meant 2 people right? I'd pick the Hyundai of the two (but no lsd??!!)

[@garryhopkins]

Leigh Taylor I think he meant 4 people in the car will be comfortable. Two in the front and two in the back.

[@chasingcars]

Four people will be illegally uncomfortable... but two will be just right.

[@AlexC981]

I've been a passenger in the back of the Civic (hatchback) along with other two people for like 300ml and it was an excruciating experience most of the time. With three people in the back if you are on the door side you kinda sit on a side and get cramps all over back and hip. And I'm not even a big guy. Not sure if the sedan is different but I wouldn't use a Civic fully loaded for long trips.

[@poetlover30]

I agree! If you're going on long trips, the Honda Accord or Hyundai is much roomier

[@joseangelo1330]

I will go with letter H at the first letter of their brand name.

[@Ausfailia]

God the new Elantra is ugly

[@smackkkk420]

yes i have to agree with that. i own a previous version of elantra . During that time i think the elantra look more better. But for newer version, i have to admit the Civic looks more better..

[@Ausfailia]

@@smackkkk420 the newest one coming out looks better

[@silentrefusal9911]

Not being a **ckhead, but honestly, I would pick Elantra just for the sake of it.

[@chasingcars]

Turns out that is a good decision!

[@chasingcars]

Turns out that is a good decision!

[@chasingcars]

Turns out that is a good decision!

[@jaisejacob4516]

The sky’s are blue

[@chasingcars]

Indeed

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Tom your not saying anything new

[@chasingcars]

New compared to what?

[@Kingofgameplay152]

Elentra is better than civic

[@JJ-wi2uw]

The amount of headroom in the Civic is terrible.

[@leightaylor806]

Yeah it's so bad, if you got accidentally forced into buying one, you'd need a removable head just to sit comfortably in the civic and wouldn't we all really hate that?

[@leightaylor806]

The Civic seems to have MORE head room than the Hyundai's

[@MLife1972]

The sedan is much better than the hatch. In the hatch version, I leaned back and wanged my head on a bar that runs across the back of the roof.

[@JJ-wi2uw]

@@leightaylor806 I have sat in the Civic and I have sat in the 2018 Elantra, which I believe has the same body as this one. I am 6ft tall and the Elantra had much better headroom.

[@Keanleim]

Honda...

[@cesiumion]

Hyundai is pronounced Yun-Dai in S. Korea.

[@joecho3357]

cesiumion Yun-dai is a abbreviated version of Yonsei University

[@cesiumion]

@@joecho3357 I'm talking about the car itself, Hyundai and not the abbreviated version of the University itself.

[@TechnoTweet]

Give him money to buy a nice pants.

[@ionelpopa6652]

Hyunday better all around