Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata

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Specification	Hyundai Elantra Elantra 1.6 Special Edition Remove	Honda Civic Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 64.49 lakh	Rs 88.34 lakh	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1591 cc	1498 cc	1999 cc
Engine power	126 hp	127 hp	152 hp
Engine torque	155 Nm	180 Nm	192 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	CVT	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Length	4620 mm	4687 mm	4900 mm
Width	1800 mm	1802 mm	1860 mm
Height	1450 mm	1432 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2735 mm	2840 mm
Ground clearance	—	154 mm	—
Fuel tank	50 L	—	60 L
Boot space	407 L	—	510 L
Tyre size	215/55R16	Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys	235/45R18
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	4 years or 100,000 km
Colours	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue	—	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	No	No	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	Yes
Traction control	Yes	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	No	Yes
Reverse camera	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	No	No
Security alarm	Yes	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	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	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No
Paddle shifters	No	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	No	Yes	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	Yes
Leather seats	No	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	No	Yes
Connected car app	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic headlights	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	Yes	No
Rear spoiler	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No
Other
8-inch infotainment display	Yes	No	No
4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster	Yes	No	No
Heated side mirrors	Yes	No	No
Smart trunk opener	Yes	No	No
Full-size alloy spare wheel	Yes	No	No
Rear door side curtains	No	No	Yes
Smart trunk	No	No	Yes
Auto child lock	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	8.1/10	7.4/10

Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic 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 and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic and Hyundai Sonata?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic 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).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic and Hyundai Sonata?

The Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 2 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 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 Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic 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.

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