Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra vs Honda City
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Honda Civic
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Hyundai Elantra
Elantra 1.6 Special Edition
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Honda City
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 88.34 lakh | Rs 64.49 lakh | Rs 47.37 lakh | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1498 cc | 1591 cc | 1199 cc | |
| Engine power | 127 hp | 126 hp | 88 hp | |
| Engine torque | 180 Nm | 155 Nm | 110 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | CVT | Automatic | CVT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 4687 mm | 4620 mm | 4451 mm | |
| Width | 1802 mm | 1800 mm | 1694 mm | |
| Height | 1432 mm | 1450 mm | 1498 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2700 mm | 2600 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 154 mm | — | 172 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L | 40 L | |
| Boot space | — | 407 L | 510 L | |
| Tyre size | Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys | 215/55R16 | 175/65 R15 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | |
| Colours | — | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | No | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | No | |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic climate control | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front power windows | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear power windows | No | No | Yes | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto hold | Yes | No | No | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | No | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear charging port | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Driver seat height adjuster | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Built-in navigation | Yes | No | No | |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | No | |
| Connected car app | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Automatic headlights | No | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | No | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear spoiler | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes | No | |
| Other | ||||
| 8-inch infotainment display | No | Yes | No | |
| 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated side mirrors | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk opener | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra vs Honda City: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?
The Honda City is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh and the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?
The Honda Civic Oriel is the most powerful (Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).
Which has more boot space, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?
The Honda City 1.2LS has the biggest boot (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 407 L).
Which has more safety features, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?
The Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 2 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City 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.
