Comparisons · 2017

2017 Honda Accord vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra

The 2017 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 8.1 against 9.4 l/100km, about 14% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Honda Accord costs about $1,153 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2017 Honda Accord has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 4). The 2017 Honda Accord has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2017 Honda Accord leads on 5 of 5 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Honda Accord8.1 l/100km
2017 Hyundai Elantra9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Honda Accord188.3 g/km
2017 Hyundai Elantra221.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Honda Accord1,496 kg
2017 Hyundai Elantra1,275 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Honda Accord3
2017 Hyundai Elantra4
Owner complaints
2017 Honda Accord535
2017 Hyundai Elantra767
NCAP overall rating
2017 Honda Accord5
2017 Hyundai Elantra4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Honda Accord2017 Hyundai Elantra
CO2188.3 g/km221.2 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Complaints535767
NCAP overall54
Recall campaigns34
Cylinders44
Displacement3,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight2,060.2 kg1,779.9 kg
Height1,470 mm1,400 mm
Kerb weight1,496 kg1,275 kg
Length4,910 mm4,570 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Manual 6-spd
Urban9.1 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,780 mm2,700 mm
Width1,850 mm1,790 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.