The Hyundai Elantra and Honda Civic bring added value and impressive fuel efficiency to the compact sedan segment. Each model offers a comfortable driving experience complemented by agile handling, making them well-suited for maneuvering through urban traffic. But they can be tough competitors if you’re searching for your next daily commuter vehicle. Our Huffines Hyundai Plano team invites you to explore a comparison of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra versus the 2024 Honda Civic to determine the best fit for you.
Exterior Style and Trims
When purchasing a new vehicle, you want one that stands out in a parking lot. Let’s explore the features of the 2024 Elantra and 2024 Civic to determine which one will attract the most attention on the road.
Huffines Hyundai Plano’s new inventory includes the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, which is available in three main trim levels: SE, SEL, and Limited. You can also opt for the Elantra Hybrid in Blue or Limited trims. For those seeking a more powerful driving experience, the Elantra N is a high-performance version of this sedan.
Standard exterior features for the Elantra include:
- LED daytime running lights.
- Dual LED projector headlights.
- Dual fold-away power exterior mirrors.
- 15-inch alloy wheels.
Higher trims add LED taillights, heated exterior mirrors with integrated turn-signal indicators, and 16- or 17-inch wheels. Updated exterior styling for the 2024 model includes new alloy wheel designs, a slimmer front grille, and narrower headlights. Whatever trim you select, you’re guaranteed to turn heads with the Elantra’s sleek lines.
The 2024 Honda Civic comes in four primary trims: LX, Sport, EX, and Touring. You can also get a hatchback Civic in LX, Sport, EX-L, and Sport Touring, as well as the Civic Si and Civic Type R.
The base Civic sedan features LED headlights, LED taillights, power side mirrors, and 16-inch steel wheels. Higher trims add heat and integrated LED turn signals to the side mirrors, a moonroof, LED fog lights, and 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels. While the Civic is a handsome vehicle, its boxier styling allows it to blend in with the crowd, garnering very little extra attention.
Interior Design and Features
You can expect a smooth drive from the inside of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and 2024 Honda Civic, as they both offer comfort and convenience. Let’s explore the differences you can expect behind the wheel of each sedan.
Slide into the 2024 Hyundai Elantra for an interior designed with passengers and drivers in mind. You get a height-adjustable driver’s seat, cloth upholstery, manually adjustable air conditioning, a six-speaker stereo, and an 8-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moving up trims, you find dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start, and a 10.25-inch touch-screen infotainment center with navigation. Other features on higher trims include:
- A leather-wrapped steering wheel.
- Wireless phone charging.
- Heated front seats.
- Leather-trimmed seats.
- A BOSE premium sound system.
Whether work is fifteen minutes or an hour away, you’ll enjoy the ride in your Elantra every time.
You’ll discover similar features in the 2024 Honda Civic, including a height-adjustable driver’s seat. However, the Civic has a standard four-speaker stereo and 7-inch touch screen with non-wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Sport trim and above add a keyless entry with push-button ignition, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, an eight-speaker sound system, and a 9-inch touch screen with integrated navigation.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Vehicle manufacturers understand the importance of safety and have devised top-tier technologies to assist drivers. The 2024 Elantra and 2024 Civic each offer many standard and available safety and driver-assistance features. Here’s what each model has.
Standard safety and driver-assistance features for the 2024 Hyundai Elantra include the following:
- Forward collision mitigation.
- Lane-keeping system.
- Automatic high beams.
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
- Driver attention warning.
- Rear automatic braking.
- Safe exit warning.
An advanced air bag system will also deploy in an accident to keep you and your passengers safe. On the higher trims, you can enjoy adaptive cruise control, an enhanced forward collision mitigation system, rear parking sensors, and a surround-view camera system.
The 2024 Honda Civic also offers a suite of safety and driver-assistance aids, such as:
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking.
- Lane-keep assist.
- Automatic high beams.
- Traffic sign reader.
- Adaptive cruise control.
An advanced air bag system is also standard in all Civic trims. Additional features available on higher trims include:
- Blind-spot warning.
- Low-speed automatic braking.
- Rear cross-traffic alert.
- Front and rear parking sensors.
While each sedan will keep you safe, the Elantra has more bells and whistles for standard safety equipment, giving you additional peace of mind.
MSRP
One of the talking points might be the price when comparing two similar vehicles. Look at how the MSRPs of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and 2024 Honda Civic primary trims line up when comparing them side-by-side.
2024 Hyundai Elantra:
- SE: $21,475.
- SEL: $23,425.
- Limited: $27,065.
2024 Honda Civic:
- LX: $23,950.
- Sport: $25,550.
- EX: $26,950.
- Touring: $30,550.
The base trim level for the Elantra costs $2,000 less than that of the Civic while offering more standard features. Hyundai’s global incentives can bring your sticker price down even more, making the Elantra more appealing.
Although both these sedans are worthy options, the 2024 Elantra offers better exterior styling, interior design, safety and driver-assistance features, and a lower price tag.
Visit Huffines Hyundai Plano Today
If you’re ready to test-drive the 2024 Hyundai Elantra, visit our team at Huffines Hyundai Plano today. We’d be happy to answer your questions or give you a tour of our showroom and the variety of vehicles we have on offer. You can find us at 909 Coit Road in Plano, Texas, from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call us at 972-867-5000 or complete our secure online form to get started. Our team looks forward to putting you behind the wheel of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra.