The Honda Civic is legendary, and the 2021 model is one of the best compact cars available. The 2021 Honda Civic blows away the competition like the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. It comes in sedan or hatchback format, and it has many engine options. The car is also spacious and equipped to haul people or cargo. It works well for daily commutes, carpools, or road trips. The engine is efficient and powerful, and the interior is comfortable and roomy. What more could you ask for?
Read on to see more about how the 2021 Civic and 2021 Elantra compare before you test-drive one of our new 2021 Honda Civics at Brannon Honda near Hoover, AL. Seeing is the only way to know how you feel about this automobile.
The 2021 Civic and Elantra go head-to-head on cabin space. However, the 2021 Civic Sedan has a larger trunk than the Elantra. If you need to put even more space in the back, you can opt for the 2021 Civic Hatchback. It has 10 more cubic feet of space than the 2021 Elantra.
In either car, you get a hi-tech touchscreen for streaming navigation and music apps from your smartphone. The Honda unit is better overall, with a more responsive touchscreen and physical controls so you can keep your eyes on the road.
The 2021 Civic beats the Elantra for comfortable driving through Hoover, AL. It also has more storage, especially when you opt for hatchback models.
The 2021 Civic tends to be more powerful at each trim level than the 2021 Elantra. The base model Civic uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder like the base Elantra. However, the Civic engine puts out more horsepower. Moving up trim levels in either car unlocks different power turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The first two in the Elantra lineup are more powerful than the first two in the 2021 Civic Sedan EX and Hatchback models. However, the Civic lineup benefits from the Type R engine, making it one of the most powerful sedans at 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
Both cars come standard with a front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Honda CVT is better than the Hyundai, and in both cars, you can option a six-speed manual transmission. Unsurprisingly, the less powerful engines tend to be the most efficient. Surprisingly, the turbocharged hatchback gets some mileage of the lot when driving through Hoover, AL.
Honda and Hyundai each have a reputation for safety in auto design. The 2021 Civic and 2021 Elantra earned five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a leading authority in vehicle safety. The 2021 Civic has more standard driver-assist technology features, while some features are optional upgrades in the Elantra. Here are some of the Civic’s safety features that are included on every model:
The 2021 Honda Civic is better than the 2021 Hyundai Elantra on all fronts. The 2021 Civic is powerful, safe, and efficient. Visit us at Brannon Honda to test-drive one of the best compact sedan or hatchback options available to drivers in Hoover, AL. Our associates are great at matching drivers to their perfect car, and our finance center makes buying that car affordable.