If fuel cost matters most
Honda Accord with up to 44 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Honda Accord vs Hyundai Elantra
Honda Accord and Hyundai Elantra answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Accord is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the Elantra reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Honda Accord | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 1976 - present | 1990 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 204 hp | 276 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 44 MPG | 35 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2023/2021) | 5 | 6 |
| Latest dimensions | 4971 × 1862 × 1450 mm | 4676 × 1826 × 1415 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1528 kg (3369 lbs) | 1372 kg (3025 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
If power matters most
Hyundai Elantra with a verified peak of 276 hp.
If safety is the filter
They are effectively tied on this metric; use the table and generation links for context.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Honda AccordAccord XI 1.5 VTEC Turbo | Hyundai ElantraElantra VII 2.0 MPI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.5L (1498 cc) | 2.0L (1999 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 179 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.6 s | 8.8 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 29.0 MPG | 31.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 37.0 MPG | 41.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 32.0 MPG | 35.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | 154 g/km | 141 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4971 mm | 4676 mm |
| Width | 1862 mm | 1826 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1475 kg | 1285 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Accord or the Elantra?
Honda Accord wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 44 MPG, versus 35 MPG for the Hyundai Elantra.
Which has more horsepower, the Accord or the Elantra?
Hyundai Elantra reaches the higher verified peak at 276 hp, compared with 204 hp for the Honda Accord.
Which is safer: Accord or Elantra?
Honda Accord has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; Hyundai Elantra has 5★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.