Compact cars are fun and stylish ways to get around Cerritos, Buena Park and Long Beach. With comfortable cabins, lots of features, and agile handling, the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra are two great choices.
Which one is right for you, though? The team at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Cerritos is here to answer that with this 2023 Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra comparison. Let us walk you through the pros and cons of both vehicles to help you choose your next road companion.
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The hallmark of the best compact sedans is making the most of their interior space. The Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra both accomplish that feat easily. Inside both models, you’ll have plenty of room to stretch out and will find abundant storage in the trunk.
The Honda Civic features seating for five riders, with plenty of wiggle room for all. The cabin also includes a variety of amenities so everyone can get comfortable. It’s available with leather-trimmed seats and a dual-zone automatic climate control system to keep everyone ideally cozy.
An 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat is available with the Civic to personalize your level of support. You’ll also be able to unwind in 42.3 inches of front legroom.
The Hyundai Elantra offers a similar amount of interior space with seating for five and a matching 42.3 inches of front legroom. You’ll quickly notice, however, that it’s only available with a 6-way adjustable driver seat, giving the edge to the Civic.
How much gear do you need to bring along with you? A couple bags for an overnight stay or just a few groceries? Either way, you’ll have plenty of room in the Civic. It boasts 14.8 cubic feet of cargo room, while the trunk of the Elantra is slightly smaller, with only 14.2 cubic feet of cargo room.
From business trips to Sunday brunch, it’s important to stay connected while on the move. That’s why the Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra come with sophisticated infotainment systems. You can call Mom or play your favorite tunes in a snap.
Both cars come with some convenient smartphone compatibility. You can connect your phone to the standard touchscreen in the dashboard and stream music with Bluetooth®. It’s also a safe and convenient way to make hands-free calls.
The Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra also offer a comprehensive infotainment system that lets you sync to your smartphone apps with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The Honda offers more smartphone integration, though, with a standard SMS Text Message Function.
The Civic is also available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™. It comes with Honda Realtime Traffic, so you’ll always be able to avoid the congestion. The Elantra also offers a navigation system. It goes without real-time traffic updates, however.
Whether it’s turn-by-turn directions, a phone call, or SiriusXM® Radio, having good sound quality is important. The Honda Civic makes sure you can hear everything loud and clear, with its available 12-speaker Bose® Premium Sound System. The Bose® sound system in the Hyundai only offers eight speakers.
Every drive is more fun in an exciting sedan. The Civic and the Elantra bring plenty of oomph to the table, so you’ll be able to enjoy your time behind the wheel to the fullest. Let’s ride!
You’ll be in for a fun, sporty drive when you get behind the wheel of the Honda Civic. It runs on a standard 4-cylinder engine that gets up to 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque.
The Hyundai Elantra is also powered by a standard 4-cylinder engine. Still, it can only muster 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque.
You’ll also be able to optimize the performance of either sedan with their 3-mode drive systems. Whether you’re out on a Sunday drive or engaging Sport mode the next time you’re late for work, you’ll have the exact performance you desire.
The Honda Civic is the clear winner of this competition. It offers more convenient technology and extra space to drivers in Cerritos, Buena Park and Long Beach.
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