Honda City vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Honda City
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Honda Civic
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 47.37 lakh | Rs 88.34 lakh | Rs 1.14 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1199 cc | 1498 cc | 1580 cc | |
| Engine power | 88 hp | 127 hp | 104 hp | |
| Engine torque | 110 Nm | 180 Nm | 147 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 1.32 kWh | |
| Electric motor power | — | — | 32 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 170 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 139 hp | |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | DCT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 4451 mm | 4687 mm | 4710 mm | |
| Width | 1694 mm | 1802 mm | 1825 mm | |
| Height | 1498 mm | 1432 mm | 1430 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2735 mm | 2720 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 154 mm | 150 mm | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 42 L | |
| Boot space | 510 L | — | 402 L | |
| Tyre size | 175/65 R15 | Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys | 205/55 R16 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | |
| Colours | — | — | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Leather seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear charging port | Yes | No | No | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver seat height adjuster | Yes | No | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | No | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | No | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.3/10 | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Honda City vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda City, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Honda City is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.
Which is more powerful, Honda City, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid is the most powerful (Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).
Which has more boot space, Honda City, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).
Which has more safety features, Honda City, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Honda City, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
