Comparisons · 2017

2017 Honda Accord vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT

The 2017 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 8.1 against 8.7 l/100km, about 7% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Honda Accord costs about $532 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Honda Accord leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Honda Accord8.1 l/100km
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Honda Accord188.3 g/km
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT205.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Honda Accord1,496 kg
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT1,295 kg
Owner complaints
2017 Honda Accord535
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT734
NCAP overall rating
2017 Honda Accord5
2017 Hyundai Elantra GT5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Honda Accord2017 Hyundai Elantra GT
CO2188.3 g/km205.7 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints535734
Cylinders44
Displacement3,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30U2
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight2,060.2 kg1,860.2 kg
Height1,470 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,496 kg1,295 kg
Length4,910 mm4,290 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Automatic (S6)
Urban9.1 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Wheelbase2,780 mm2,640 mm
Width1,850 mm1,780 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.

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