Honda City vs Hyundai Elantra
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda City and the Hyundai Elantra as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda City
1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING variant
- SRP
- ₱998,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,367
Photo: Hyundai Motor Philippines, via hyundai.com.
Hyundai Elantra
1.6 GL 6AT STD variant
- SRP
- ₱1,158,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,152
How they differ
- The Honda City is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱998,000, which is ₱160,000 (14%) below the Hyundai Elantra at ₱1,158,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the City is estimated at ₱17,367 a month against ₱20,152 for the Elantra, a difference of ₱2,785 a month.
- The Elantra makes more power (128 PS against 121 PS for the City).
- The Elantra has more torque (155 Nm against 145 Nm for the City).
- The Elantra has the larger engine (1,591 cc against 1,498 cc for the City).
- The Elantra is the longer vehicle (4,710 mm against 4,577 mm for the City).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda City1.5 S CVT Honda SENSING, ₱998,000 | Hyundai Elantra1.6 GL 6AT STD, ₱1,158,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder, 16-valve | 1.6L gasoline |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | 1591 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 121 PS | 128 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6600 rpm | 6300 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,300 | 4,850 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4577 mm | 4710 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1748 mm | 1825 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1467 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 134 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1099 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | 5 | n/a |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 40 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 519 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion Beam | Coupled torsion beam axle |
| Front brake (differs) | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Drum | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 185/60 R15 84H | 195/65R15 |
| Wheels (differs) | 15 x 6J Silver Paint Alloy | 15" alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS |
| Airbags (differs) | 4 | 2 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 8-inch Touchscreen Audio | 8" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4.2-inch Full Color TFT Meter with White & Green Ambient Light | 4.2" LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | MFR LED with auto light control |
| Keyless system (differs) | Keyless Entry | Keyless entry (folding key) |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first (Honda Secure Plus extended warranty) | 5 years or 200,000 km |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.