Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata
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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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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Hyundai Sonata
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 47.37 lakh | Rs 1.14 crore | Rs 1.03 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1199 cc | 1580 cc | 1999 cc | |
| Engine power | 88 hp | 104 hp | 152 hp | |
| Engine torque | 110 Nm | 147 Nm | 192 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 | DCT | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 4451 mm | 4710 mm | 4900 mm | |
| Width | 1694 mm | 1825 mm | 1860 mm | |
| Height | 1498 mm | 1430 mm | 1445 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2720 mm | 2840 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm | 150 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 42 L | 60 L | |
| Boot space | 510 L | 402 L | 510 L | |
| Tyre size | 175/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 235/45R18 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| Colours | — | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Security alarm | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | Yes | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | No | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear charging port | Yes | No | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver seat height adjuster | Yes | No | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | No | |
| USB ports | Yes | No | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | Yes | |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear door side curtains | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto child lock | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?
The Honda City is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.
Which is more powerful, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).
Which has more boot space, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?
They are closely matched (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).
Which has more safety features, Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?
The Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Honda City, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata 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.
