2025 Honda Civic Sedan vs. Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla
In the compact sedan segment, one of the most iconic and memorable nameplates in the class is the Honda Civic. Now in its 11th generation, the Civic Sedan is more stylish, more sophisticated, and smarter than ever before. To help prove how the Civic Sedan continues to set the standard for its class, we’ve created this in-depth model comparison. You’ll discover exactly how the Honda Civic Sedan measures up to its top competitors including the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, and Toyota Corolla. Once you learn all of the advantages and benefits that come from choosing the Civic Sedan over the competition, our team at Germain Honda of Beavercreek is standing by to help you select the model that’s perfectly suited to your lifestyle.
Honda Civic Sedan vs Hyundai Elantra
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| 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Sport | VS | 2024 Hyundai Elantra Limited |
| $27,345 ✓ | MSRP including destination charge* | $28,215 |
| 150 HP / 138 LB-FT TQ ✓ | Horsepower / Torque | 147 HP / 132 LB-FT TQ |
| 18-inch ✓ | Wheel Size | 17-inch |
| Standard ✓ | Capless Fuel System | Not Available |
| 57.0 / 56.0 inches ✓ | Front / Rear Shoulder Room | 56.5 / 55.6 inches |
| 54.3 / 48.9 inches ✓ | Front / Rear Hip Room | 53.4 / 50.5 inches |
| 14.8 cubic feet ✓ | Cargo Volume | 14.2 cubic feet |
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For our first comparison, we have the Hyundai Elantra Limited against the Honda Civic Sedan Sport share similar starting prices. But you immediately wonder why the Elantra is priced like this when you see the power outputs and fuel economy ratings, both of which are noticeably better on the Civic Sedan. Moving down the list of features, the gap between the two cars widens with the Civic Sedan offering standard capless fueling for greater convenience and larger 18-inch alloy wheels.
You get more room in the Civic Sedan and since we’re talking about compact cars, that’s an important feature. This is especially true of cargo space, with the trunk on the Civic coming in more than half a cubic foot larger. More hip room and shoulder room across both rows of seating provide a significantly more comfortable experience for both you and your passengers inside the Honda Civic Sedan.
Honda Civic Sedan vs Nissan Sentra
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| 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Sport | VS | 2024 Nissan Sentra SR |
| $27,345 | MSRP including destination charge* | $25,410 |
| 150 HP / 138 LB-FT TQ ✓ | Horsepower / Torque | 149 HP / 146 LB-FT |
| 31 / 39 / 34 ** ✓ | MPG (city/hwy/combined)* | 30 / 38 / 33 |
| 8-Speaker ✓ | Audio System | 6-Speaker |
| Standard ✓ | Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available |
| Standard ✓ | Lane Keeping Assist System | Not Available |
| Standard ✓ | Traffic Jam Assist | Not Available |
| Standard ✓ | LED Brake Lights | Not Available |
| Standard ✓ | Capless Fueling System | Not Available |
| 37.1 / 37.4 inches ✓ | Rear Headroom/Legroom | 36.7 / 34.9 inches |
| 14.8 cubic inches ✓ | Trunk Cargo Volume | 14.3 cubic inches |
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Up next against the Honda Civic Sedan is the Nissan Sentra. The Sentra has always used a low starting price as its main selling point but in order to determine whether that’s actually a good deal, we’ll have to take a closer look. You’ll certainly notice a power difference between the two cars and you’ll notice a difference at the gas pump too. In fact, much of the Sentra’s price advantage is undone by fuel economy alone.
In order to really examine the price difference, we have to look at equipment and it’s not even close. Just one or two of these features could make up the price difference but the list goes on and on. On top of all of that, the Civic Sedan comes with more interior room and more cargo space. The Nissan Sentra is proof that a small price advantage can sometimes come with a huge value disadvantage.
Honda Civic Sedan vs Toyota Corolla
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| 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Sport | VS | 2024 Toyota Corolla LE FWD |
| $27,345 | MSRP including destination charge* | $23,145 |
| 8 ✓ | Number of Speakers | 6 |
| Standard ✓ | Digital Gauge Cluster | Requires Higher Trim Level |
| Standard ✓ | Remote Start | Not Available |
| Standard ✓ | Blind Spot Warning | Optional |
| Standard ✓ | Push-Button Start | Optional |
| Standard ✓ | Heated Exterior Mirrors | Optional |
| Leather-Wrapped ✓ | Steering Wheel Material | Urethane |
| Standard ✓ | Interior Ambient Lighting | Requires Higher Trim Level |
| 18-inch Aluminum Alloy ✓ | Wheel Size | 16-inch Steel |
| 14.8 cubic feet ✓ | Rear Cargo Volume | 13.1 cubic feet |
| 3 Years / 36,000 Miles ✓ | Roadside Assistance Coverage | 2 Years / Unlimited Mileage |
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Last but certainly not least, the Honda Civic Sedan faces off against one of its top rivals – the Toyota Corolla. Despite starting off with an advantage in price, the value of the Corolla quickly evaporates once we take a closer look at the details.
Selecting the Civic Sedan Sport means that you’ll receive better standard equipment compared to the Corolla LE. Examples include more speakers, a digital gauge cluster, remote start, push-button ignition, heated exterior mirrors, and blind spot monitoring. Be ready to spend hundreds of dollars on options or even thousands more for a higher trim level of the Corolla to match these same outstanding features.
The same premium feel continues inside the cabin as you grab hold of the standard leather-wrapped steering wheel of the Civic Sedan Sport. Other benefits include its interior ambient lighting system and significantly larger 18-inch alloy wheels. Rounding out the list of advantages for the Civic Sedan include its larger rear cargo volume and an extra year of roadside assistance coverage.
Winner – Honda Civic Sedan
The Honda Civic Sedan has long set the standard for its segment and after a detailed look, it’s obvious why. The Civic Sedan is an incredible value and the competition simply can’t keep up. Regardless of which way you look at it, the Honda Civic Sedan provides a rewarding experience behind the wheel. Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota each are unable to contend with the legendary Honda Civic Sedan.
*MSRP including $1,095 destination charge, but excludes tax, license, registration, and options. Dealer prices may vary. MSRP does not include $455 charge for premium colors.
32 city/41 highway/36 combined mpg rating for LX. 31 city/39 highway/34 combined mpg rating for Sport. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.