Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Honda City vs Hyundai Sonata

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Specification	Hyundai Elantra Elantra 1.6 Special Edition Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid Remove	Honda City Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 64.49 lakh	Rs 1.14 crore	Rs 47.37 lakh	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Hybrid	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1591 cc	1580 cc	1199 cc	1999 cc
Engine power	126 hp	104 hp	88 hp	152 hp
Engine torque	155 Nm	147 Nm	110 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	Automatic	DCT	CVT	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4620 mm	4710 mm	4451 mm	4900 mm
Width	1800 mm	1825 mm	1694 mm	1860 mm
Height	1450 mm	1430 mm	1498 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2720 mm	2600 mm	2840 mm
Ground clearance	—	150 mm	172 mm	—
Fuel tank	50 L	42 L	40 L	60 L
Boot space	407 L	402 L	510 L	510 L
Tyre size	215/55R16	205/55 R16	175/65 R15	235/45R18
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 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, 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	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Traction control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No	No
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	No	Yes
Reverse camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Security alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	Yes	No
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	No	Yes	No
Rear power windows	No	No	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Remote engine start	No	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	No	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No	Yes
Auto hold	No	Yes	No	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	No	Yes
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	No	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No	Yes
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	No	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rear charging port	No	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	Yes	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	No	Yes
Driver seat height adjuster	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C ports	No	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes	No	Yes
Connected car app	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Automatic headlights	Yes	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear spoiler	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No	No
Other
8-inch infotainment display	Yes	No	No	No
4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster	Yes	No	No	No
Heated side mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk opener	Yes	No	No	No
Full-size alloy spare wheel	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	No	Yes	No	Yes
LED rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Full-size spare wheel	No	Yes	No	No
Rear door side curtains	No	No	No	Yes
Auto child lock	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.6/10	7.3/10	7.3/10	7.4/10

Hyundai Elantra vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Honda City vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Honda City and Hyundai Sonata?

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, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Honda City 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; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Honda City and Hyundai Sonata?

They are closely matched (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; 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, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Honda City and Hyundai Sonata?

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, the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 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, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Honda City 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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