Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra 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 Civic
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Hyundai Elantra
Elantra 1.6 Special Edition
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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 88.34 lakh | Rs 64.49 lakh | Rs 1.14 crore | Rs 1.03 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498 cc | 1591 cc | 1580 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine power | 127 hp | 126 hp | 104 hp | 152 hp |
| Engine torque | 180 Nm | 155 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 | Automatic | DCT | Automatic |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4687 mm | 4620 mm | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Width | 1802 mm | 1800 mm | 1825 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1432 mm | 1450 mm | 1430 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2700 mm | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Ground clearance | 154 mm | — | 150 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L | 42 L | 60 L |
| Boot space | — | 407 L | 402 L | 510 L |
| Tyre size | Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys | 215/55R16 | 205/55 R16 | 235/45R18 |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km | 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, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue | 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 | 2 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | No | Yes | No | No |
| Automatic climate control | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | No |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Telescopic steering | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto hold | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Leather seats | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | No |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| Built-in navigation | Yes | No | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| USB ports | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| USB Type-C ports | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Connected car app | No | Yes | No | No |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rear spoiler | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| 8-inch infotainment display | No | Yes | No | No |
| 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster | No | Yes | No | No |
| Heated side mirrors | No | Yes | No | No |
| Smart trunk opener | No | Yes | No | No |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | No | No |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | No |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear door side curtains | No | No | No | Yes |
| Auto child lock | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 |
Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Elantra is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.
Which is more powerful, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, 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 Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp).
Which has more boot space, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 407 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).
Which has more safety features, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?
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, 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 Civic, Hyundai Elantra, 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.
