Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra

CarWale brings you comparison of Honda City and Hyundai Elantra. The Honda City price is Rs. 12.04 Lakh and Hyundai Elantra price is Rs. 15.90 Lakh. The Honda City is available in 1498 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Hyundai Elantra is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. City provides the mileage of 17.77 kmpl and Elantra provides the mileage of 14.6 kmpl.

City SV Petrol Manual vs Elantra 2.0 S MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	City	Elantra
Price	Rs. 12.04 Lakh	Rs. 15.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1999 cc
Power	119 bhp	150 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Honda City

SV Petrol Manual

Rs. 12.04 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Elantra

2.0 S MT

Rs. 15.90 Lakh

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Honda City

SV Petrol Manual

Hyundai Elantra

2.0 S MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Multi-Point fuel distribution	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5L i-VTEC with VTC	2.0 l NU Petrol
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	119 bhp @ 6600 rpm	150 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	145 Nm @ 4300 rpm	192 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Mileage	ARAI: 17.77 kmpl	ARAI: 14.6 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	711	730
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Mc Pherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (185/60R15), Located in Boot	Alloy
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.3
Front Tyres	185 / 60 R15	205 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	185 / 60 R15	205 / 60 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating	Not Tested
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Hands-off Detection
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Indirect
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Brake Override System
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Heated ORVM
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System
Park Distance Control
Lockable Glovebox
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control, Second row AC: Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier	PM 2.5
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote	Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes	4 - Drive,Sports,Sequential Shift Sports.ECON
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Bi-LED Projector	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	Halogen
Connected LED
Fog Lights		Halogen Projector - Front
Stop Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp	Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Key-Operated
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	8" HD Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Through Smartphone
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type-A Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls)
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Beige & Black)	Dual Tone (Beige & Black)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Tow Away Alert
Auto Crash Alert
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Connected Car App
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" TFT- Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Analog
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Blue Pearl	Fiery Red
	Platinum White Pearl	Typhoon Silver
	Lunar Silver Metallic	Phantom Black
	Crystal Black Pearl	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

10 Ratings

4.9/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.8Performance	4.7Comfort
	4.7Value for Money	4.9Performance
	4.9Comfort	4.6Fuel Economy
		4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Honda City SV Petrol Manual

Acha car hai comfortable hai log drive me over very good car log drive me bhi comfort hai is car me my is car ko new Ranchi se liya tha achi nai bahut achi car hai reliable car hai .

Phenomenal Car by Hyundai

Hyundai's delivery is the best got the car on time. Look wise the most attractive car. Ride quality is just fabulous that 1999cc motor is just phenomenal. Car loaded with a lot of new market features. Must go for this car if u r searching for a perfect sedan

Used Cars in India

2532 Used City

Rs. 27,500onwards

172 Used Elantra

Rs. 80,000onwards

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City comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4594 mm * 1748 mm * 1489 mm	4620 mm * 1800 mm * 1465 mm
Ground Clearance		170 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2600	2700
Kerb Weight Range	1123 - 1142 kg
Gross Weight (kg)	1580

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace	506 L	458 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	50

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Signature Matrix-Mesh Black Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders