If you're shopping for a new compact car for sale, the Hyundai Elantra is an attractive option, but what about the 2024 Hyundai Elantra competitors? How do they stack up against the popular Hyundai compact sedan?
Clement Hyundai is here with a comparison review of the new Hyundai Elantra vs. other compact car options, including the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Mazda3. See how the impressive new Elantra compares to its closest competition, then schedule a test drive of your preferred compact car.
The Toyota Corolla is a popular pick among small sedan shoppers, but is its popularity due to its features and characteristics, or simply its name recognition? When you start comparing the Hyundai Elantra to the Toyota Corolla, you'll find several areas where the Corolla falls short of its Hyundai counterpart.
With 99.4 cubic feet of passenger volume, the Hyundai Elantra offers a substantially larger and more accommodating interior than the Toyota Corolla, which has just 88.6 cubic feet of passenger space. The cabin size difference between these two compact cars is most evident in the second row, where the Elantra boasts 38 inches of legroom compared to 34.8 inches in the Toyota model.
How about the Honda Civic? The Honda compact car is similarly sized to the spacious Hyundai Elantra, with both models providing ample passenger space and generous cargo space in the trunk.
Each comes with a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine, but the Honda Civic can't match the Hyundai Elantra sedan's excellent efficiency. The Hyundai Elantra SE base model earns up to an EPA-estimated 32/41 MPG (City/Highway)1 rating, which puts it high on the list of fuel-sipping compact cars for sale.
The Honda Civic LX base model falls short of the high bar set by Hyundai Elantra efficiency. The Civic LX returns up to an EPA-estimated 31/40 MPG (City/Highway).2 Furthermore, the Hyundai Elantra offers a standard 8-inch touch screen, with higher trims featuring a 10.25-inch touch screen. Meanwhile, the Honda Civic comes standard with a 7-inch touch screen, with an upgrade to a 9-inch touch screen available.
Like the Hyundai Elantra, the Mazda3 boasts a highly modern design. But the Mazda model's stylish exterior might be its highlight because it is less spacious and less fuel-efficient than the Hyundai Elantra.
With its EPA-estimated 27/37 MPG (City/Highway)3 rating, the new Mazda3 sedan does not hold a candle to the exceptionally efficient Elantra. Like the Toyota Corolla from the list of 2024 Hyundai Elantra competitors, the Mazda3 lacks interior space in comparison to the Elantra, with 92.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. It also has 13.2 cubic feet of cargo volume, whereas the Elantra boasts 14.2 cubic feet.
The Elantra is elegant – and the 2026 Hyundai Elantra competitors simply don't measure up in different categories. Although we would never say that the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, or Mazda3 Sedan are unworthy of attention, we must say that the Elantra is a better ride for those seeking generous space, sublime styling, and immersive cabin appointments.
Plus, many older model years for the Elantra sedan carry some of the same superlative features. That means you're getting an exceptional driving experience whether you decide to buy a new model or a used Elantra for sale. Either way, turn to Clement Hyundai, your local Hyundai dealer, to make your next ride extraordinary.
1All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.
2Based on 2024 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, and other factors.
3EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results will vary.
