2026 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2026 Honda Civic vs Hyundai Elantra
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Honda Civic (36 MPG) costs about $1,292 a year to fuel and the 2026 Hyundai Elantra (35 MPG) about $1,329.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra
Side by side
| Honda Civic | Hyundai Elantra | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,292 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,329 |
| 36 MPG | Combined efficiency | 35 MPG |
| 32 MPG | City | 31 MPG |
| 41 MPG | Highway | 40 MPG |
| 99 cu ft | Passenger volume | 99 cu ft |
| 15 cu ft | Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| 248 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 254 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT |
| 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 across model years
- Honda Civic
- Hyundai Elantra
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 11th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Honda Civic or the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
Measured by cost to drive, the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic is rated 36 MPG combined and the Hyundai Elantra 35 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Honda Civic vs. the Hyundai Elantra per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,292 for the Honda Civic and $1,329 for the Hyundai Elantra.
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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