The 2025 Honda Civic has some exciting news: a hybrid version is currently available. Furthermore, the Civic Hybrid’s new gasoline-electric drivetrain replaces the Civic’s previously available turbocharged engine, making it a more efficient and high-performing vehicle. It looks like a good choice for a compact hybrid car. It’s not the only one, though.
Hyundai’s 2025 Elantra Hybrid is on a similar mission. For 2025, this radically styled car receives an update that adds more technological capabilities and edgier looks. Which of these useful and fuel-efficient vehicles is a better investment? To discover out, Edmunds experts compare them.
Performance and fuel efficiency
The 2025 Civic and 2025 Elantra are both hybrids, but their gasoline-electric drivetrains are considerably different. We won’t go into the technical details, but prospective buyers will find the Elantra’s engine noise and acceleration to be more typical. Although the Civic’s low-speed acceleration is incredibly smooth, the powertrain may seem noisier than the Elantra’s when traveling uphill.
In terms of fuel economy, the Elantra is superior. The EPA estimates the combined fuel economy of its Sport and Limited trim levels to be 50 mpg. Although the Blue trim gets 54 mpg overall, there isn’t much of a difference in actual gas use when discussing mpg numbers this high. Given that the Civic Hybrid gets an estimated 49 mpg overall, that is a crucial aspect. Thus, Elantra has a slight advantage.
In terms of acceleration, the Civic has a considerable advantage. At the Edmunds test track, the 200-horsepower drivetrain sped it from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.6 seconds. To put it in perspective, that is faster than the sporty Civic Si. At the Edmunds track, the Elantra reached 60 mph in a pitiful 9 seconds while only producing 139 horsepower.
Benefit: Civic
Space and interior quality
With lots of soft-touch surfaces and switchgear that clicks and turns with a satisfying heaviness, the Civic’s interior has a high-end appearance and feel. You’ll believe that you’re receiving value for your money. In comparison, the Elantra Hybrid has any soft-touch materials and is primarily made of harsh, scratchy plastic. Although the design is intriguing, it lacks any quality elements.
The Elantra’s back seat is slightly more spacious than the Civic’s, but the Civic sedan’s trunk space is 14.8 cubic feet, while the Elantra’s is 14.2 cubic feet. For more versatility, the Civic is also offered with a hatchback trunk. Additionally, Edmunds gave the Civic’s in-car storage a higher rating than the Elantra’s.
Benefit: Civic
Features of technology
The top-tier Civic Sport Touring features a 9-inch touchscreen with Google’s interface integrated into it. Along with voice commands for Google Assistant and a number of entertainment apps from the Google Play store, this offers an improved version of Google Maps. The Google features might be viewed as an advantage over what Elantra offers, and the system is simple to use.
The smaller screen of the lower-end Civic trim levels, however, does not have Google built-in. The operation, look, and feature content of this screen are more basic than those of the update system and all Elantra hybrids. The touchscreen on the Elantra Blue trim is 8 inches, whereas the touchscreen on all other trims is 10.25 inches.
Without a doubt, the Elantra’s safety technology and driver assistance are the best. Among the most useful systems Edmunds has examined is this one. The adaptive cruise control system slows and accelerates the vehicle in a manner that will appear normal to the driver, alerts are clear and helpful, and there aren’t many false alarms. Although the Civic has almost the same set of systems as the Hyundai, they are not as effective or discrete.
Benefit: Elantra
Qualities and worth
Only the higher Sport and Sport Touring grade levels offer the Civic Hybrid engine. As a result, prices have been raised to $29,845. The Elantra Blue’s starting price is $26,250, and there isn’t much of a difference in the number of features between the two. If you choose the Elantra Sport trim, the cost increases to $28,225. For that you get the top-of-the-line infotainment system, digital instruments and wireless device charging. To get those exact amenities, you must get the $32,845 Civic Sport Touring Hybrid.
In essence, the Elantra offers more features for your money. Additionally, a longer warranty is provided.
Benefit: Elantra
Edmunds states
These hybrid cars are very similar to one another. If affordability is a top concern for you, the Elantra Hybrid might be a good fit. Other than that, we believe the Civic Hybrid is a better overall investment. It is more fun to drive than the Elantra and still gets excellent fuel economy thanks to its swift acceleration and elegant cabin.
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The Associated Press received this article from Edmunds, an automotive website. At Edmunds, James Riswick contributes.
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