2025 Honda Civic Sedan vs. Hyundai Elantra vs Nissan Sentra vs Toyota Corolla
When it comes to compact sedans, one of the most legendary and recognizable nameplates in the segment is the Honda Civic. Now in its 11th generation, the Civic Sedan is now smarter, more stylish, and more sophisticated than ever before. To demonstrate how the Civic Sedan continues to set the benchmark for its class, we’ve assembled this in-depth model comparison. You’ll learn exactly how the Honda Civic Sedan measures up to its top competitors including the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, and Toyota Corolla. Once you discover all of the advantages and benefits that come from choosing the Civic Sedan over the competition, our team at Germain Honda of Dublin is standing by to help you choose the model that’s perfectly suited to your lifestyle.
Honda Civic Sedan vs Hyundai Elantra
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| 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Sport | Specifications | 2024 Hyundai Elantra Limited |
| $27,345 ✓ | MSRP including destination charge* | $28,030 |
| 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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First up against the Honda Civic Sedan is the Hyundai Elantra. While the nearly identical price might suggest that Hyundai is serious about competing, a closer look shows that the Elantra isn’t so close to the Civic Sedan after all. For starters, the Civic Sedan offers more power for a more engaging experience behind the wheel. A capless fueling system offers more convenience when you stop to fill up as well.
Inside, you’ll find a more spacious interior in the Civic Sedan and you’ll be able to fit more in the trunk as well. Both are desirable qualities in a compact car. For example, that extra half cubic foot of cargo space can mean the difference between packaging that larger suitcase or leaving your essential items behind. Why settle for less? Choose the Civic Sedan over the Elantra and enjoy all the perks that come from owning a Honda.
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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Our next comparison involves the Honda Civic Sedan going up against the Nissan Sentra, another familiar foe in the compact sedan segment. The Nissan starts off strong with a bit of a price advantage, but a weaker showing when it comes to fuel economy undoes much of that price advantage. In fact, the more advanced Civic Sedan manages to produce more power while still getting better fuel economy, always a winning combination. Making the fuel economy numbers even more impressive is the fact that the Civic Sedan has more space, both for passengers and cargo.
Standard equipment is where you really see the difference between these two cars. The Civic Sedan comes with a lot more as standard, including quite a bit of safety equipment. Collectively, the comparison demonstrates the difference between a good value and something that is simply cheap. Add another tally to the “win” column for the Honda Civic Sedan.
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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Finally, we’ve come to arguably the most highly-anticipated matchup in this comparison. Placing the Honda Civic Sedan side-by-side with the Toyota Corolla reveals a staggering amount of differences between these seemingly similar compact sedans.
Opting for the Civic Sedan Sport means that you’ll receive better standard equipment compared to the Corolla LE. Some key examples include more speakers, a digital gauge cluster, remote start, push-button ignition, heated exterior mirrors, and blind spot monitoring. Get prepared to spend hundreds of dollars on options or even thousands more for a higher trim level of the Corolla to match these same premium features.
The same luxurious feel continues inside the cabin as you grab hold of the standard leather-wrapped steering wheel of the Civic Sedan Sport. Other perks include its interior ambient lighting system and significantly larger 18-inch alloy wheels. Rounding out the list of advantages for the Civic Sedan includes its larger rear cargo volume and an extra year of roadside assistance coverage.
Winner – Honda Civic Sedan
The Honda Civic Sedan is a fantastically good value and comparing it against its top competitors just reinforces this. No matter 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 proven 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.