Hyundai Elantra vs. Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda Mazda3

Front exterior view of Hyundai ELANTRA

The compact car market is fiercely competitive, with lots of models offering their own combinations of practicality, affordability, and comfort. 
At Hyundai Beauport, we understand that you're looking for a car that balances all of your needs. So, let's see how the Hyundai ELANTRA stacks up against some of its most popular rivals: the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda Mazda3.

Performance

From cruising down a highway to battling traffic, responsive performance can make or break your daily drive. 
Let's look at how these four sedans compare:

  • Hyundai ELANTRA: ELANTRA offers a choice between three powerful driving systems: the standard gasoline engine delivers an impressive 147 horsepower, the eco-friendly ELANTRA Hybrid delivers 139 horsepower, and the sporty ELANTRA N delivers 201 horsepower. All three provide a smooth and comfortable ride.
  • Honda Civic: Civic also offers a choice between two different driving systems: gasoline models come with an engine that produces 150 horsepower, while hybrid Civics deliver 200 horsepower.
  • Toyota Corolla: Like the Civic, the Corolla is available in both gasoline and hybrid configurations. Gasoline Corolla models deliver 169 horsepower, while hybrid models deliver 138 horsepower. 
  • Mazda Mazda3: The standard Mazda3 engine delivers 191 horsepower, but an optional turbocharged engine available on the highest tier model delivers up to 250 horsepower.

Interior

Front and side exterior view of Hyundai ELANTRA

The interior is where you'll spend most of your time, so it should be comfortable and stylish. Let's see how each car measures up:

  • Hyundai ELANTRA: ELANTRA boasts a modern, upscale interior with high-quality materials. Features such as a sunroof, dual-zone temperature controls, and a heated steering wheel come standard on most trims and make the sedan even more comfortable. Plus, with 402 L of trunk space, ELANTRA can handle every bit of your busy life.
  • Honda Civic: The Civic features a clean and functional interior. While interior amenities are relatively sparse on the base model, a power moonroof and dual-zone climate control come standard on higher tier models. The Civic comes with 419 L of trunk space.
  • Toyota Corolla: The Corolla offers a sleek interior, but the base model does not include some features that come standard in the other three sedans, such as heated front seats. Additionally, it only offers 371 L of trunk space.
  • Mazda Mazda3: The Mazda3 offers a sleek interior with available dual-zone temperature controls. However, its trunk space is relatively small at 374 L.

Technology

Modern cars are packed with technology to enhance your driving experience. Let's see what each car offers:

  • Hyundai ELANTRA: ELANTRA features a wide range of technology to improve your daily drive. A rearview camera simplifies parking, while wireless CarPlay and Android Auto access lets you connect your phone to the vehicle's infotainment system. An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display comes standard, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen display available. All models come with 3 years of complimentary access to BlueLink, Hyundai's suite of remote and in-vehicle connectivity features. 
  • Honda Civic: The Civic features a 7- or 9-inch touchscreen display, depending on trim. CarPlay and Android Auto are available, but require a wired connection on all but the highest tier model. The highest tier Civic can access the HondaLink Remote and Security packages, which each offer select connected services features. The Security package is complimentary for 3 years, while the Remote package (which offers remote access functionality) is complimentary for 90 days.
  • Toyota Corolla: The Corolla offers an infotainment system with an 8- or 10.5-inch touchscreen, depending on model. Most configurations come with CarPlay, Android Auto, and 3 years of complimentary access to Toyota's connected services program, Remote Connect. 
  • Mazda Mazda3: The Mazda3 offers an 8.8-inch or 10.25-inch infotainment display. All models can access CarPlay and Android Auto. The Mazda3 also comes with 2 years of complimentary access to Mazda Connected Services.

Safety

Rear exterior view of Hyundai ELANTRA

Safety is paramount when choosing a car. Let's compare the safety features offered by each car.

  • Hyundai ELANTRA: ELANTRA prioritizes safety with a whole suite of Hyundai SmartSense safety features. SmartSense helps you stay within your lane while driving, automatically switch between low and high beams, warn fatigued drivers to take a break, and more.
  • Honda Civic: The Civic also features a range of safety-related features, such as an anti-lock braking system that prevents brakes from skidding and a feature that applies customized brake pressure to each wheel depending on its individual speed.
  • Toyota Corolla: The Corolla comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a suite of safety features that automatically adjusts headlights between high beams and low beams, keeps the vehicle centred in its lane, and more.
  • Mazda Mazda3: The Mazda3 offers a range of safety features, including a traction control system that automatically applies brakes to a wheel that is spinning out of control and a warning system that alerts drivers if they are close to the car ahead of them while driving at high speeds.

Overall Value

Finally, let's consider the overall value proposition of each car:

  • Hyundai ELANTRA: ELANTRA offers great value with its wide range of benefits. With many technological features, ample cargo space, and a comprehensive suite of safety tech, ELANTRA is a dependable companion for daily life.
  • Honda Civic: The Civic has a spacious trunk and helpful safety features. However, its 90-day complimentary connected services access period is relatively short, as the other sedans on this list each offer 2-3 years of complimentary access. Owners may also find themselves frustrated by the lack of wireless connectivity on most models.
  • Toyota Corolla: The Corolla comes with a good range of safety features, but the base model lacks many other basic features that come standard in the rest of the sedans on this list -- such as heated front seats. The Corolla also has the smallest trunk out of all the vehicles on this list. 
  • Mazda Mazda3: The Mazda3 offers impressive performance and a respectable lineup of safety features. However, its complimentary connected services access period is relatively short compared to the ELANTRA and Corolla. The vehicle also has a relatively small trunk, which may be frustrating for owners.

Experience the Hyundai Elantra

Side exterior view of Hyundai ELANTRA

Every sedan has its own distinct advantages, making it difficult to definitively state which is the best for you. But, as you can see, ELANTRA stands out in the category for its combination of impressive features, stylish interior, ample trunk space, and competitive price tag. 
Visit Hyundai Beauport today to experience the ELANTRA firsthand!

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