2026 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2026 Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $861 a year to fuel (54 MPG), versus $1,292 for the 2026 Honda Civic (36 MPG). That's roughly $431 a year, or about $2,153 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,292 | Your annual fuel cost | $861 |
| 36 MPG | Combined efficiency | 54 MPG |
| 32 MPG | City | 51 MPG |
| 41 MPG | Highway | 58 MPG |
| 99 cu ft | Passenger volume | 99 cu ft |
| 15 cu ft | Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| 248 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 165 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid across model years
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Honda Civic has more cargo space (15 vs. 14 cu ft).
Among 31 2026 midsize cars, the Honda Civic ranks 10th and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Honda Civic is a conventional gas model, while the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Honda Civic or the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The Honda Civic is rated 36 MPG combined and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 54 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Honda Civic vs. the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,292 for the Honda Civic and $861 for the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Honda Civic, with 15 cu ft of luggage volume versus 14 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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