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

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Specification	Honda City Remove	Honda Civic Remove	Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra Hybrid Remove	Hyundai Sonata Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 47.37 lakh	Rs 88.34 lakh	Rs 1.08 crore	Rs 1.03 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Hybrid	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1199 cc	1498 cc	1580 cc	1999 cc
Engine power	88 hp	127 hp	139 hp	152 hp
Engine torque	110 Nm	180 Nm	264 Nm	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	CVT	CVT	DCT	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4451 mm	4687 mm	4710 mm	4900 mm
Width	1694 mm	1802 mm	1825 mm	1860 mm
Height	1498 mm	1432 mm	1430 mm	1445 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2735 mm	2720 mm	—
Ground clearance	172 mm	154 mm	150 mm	—
Fuel tank	40 L	—	42 L	60 L
Boot space	510 L	—	—	510 L
Tyre size	175/65 R15	Oriel 16-inch / RS 17-inch alloys	—	—
Warranty	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)	—	—
Safety
Airbags	2	2	—	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes	No	No
EBD	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	No	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No	No	No
Security alarm	Yes	No	No	No
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	No	No	No
Front power windows	Yes	No	No	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No	No
Central locking	Yes	No	No	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	No	No
Push-button start	No	Yes	No	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No	No
Telescopic steering	Yes	No	No	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	No	Yes	No	No
Drive modes	No	Yes	No	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear charging port	Yes	No	No	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Driver seat height adjuster	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	No	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	No	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	Yes	No	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.3/10	8.1/10	8/10	8.2/10

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

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

The Honda City is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh, the Honda Civic from Rs 88.34 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.08 crore.

Which is more powerful, Honda City, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda Civic Oriel: 127 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).

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

They are closely matched (Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L).

Which has more safety features, Honda City, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata?

The Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Honda Civic Oriel has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Honda City, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 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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