2017 Honda Civic Touring vs. 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport

You probably know all you need to know about the Honda Civic by now: it was our car of the year, and is now offered as a stylish coupe or practical hatchback.

With impressive efficiency, practicality and technology, it’s hard to beat this compact car. But one thing is for sure, the new Civic isn’t as sporty or exciting as it used to be, and it might be a while until a new Civic Si hits the market. So what should prospective sporty compact car buyers do? Well Hyundai has the answer with this, the Elantra Sport.

This turbocharged Elantra will remind you of the sporty, fun Civics of the past. It features an aggressive design, a punchy engine and a unique suspension set up. We lined it up against a turbocharged Civic to see if it’s it’s good enough to get right now, or if you should consider waiting for the next Civic Si.

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[eric]

Thanks for the video. Just went to the Hyundai dealer and signed the Blue Elantra Sport. I test drove both the Civic turbo and Elantra sport. For the value for your money and the power, Elantra sport is an obvious winner.. Can't wait till next week for my new car delivery!! Thanks.

[Zsty]

Hyundai is murdering each segment and not looking to stop damnnnn

[dankind]

That was a comparison to the wrong trim of the Civic. The Touring is their top of the line trim. It is purchased by buyers that value comfort, technology, and practicality over performance. The proper comparison for the Elantra Sport would have be the Civic... wait for it... Sport. It has a punchier engine and a center mounted exhaust. You also get that standard with a 6 speed manual transmission. It also has trim features similar to the Elantra. It loses the Honda Sensing suite (adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, collision mitigation braking). I'm very surprised that AutoGuide would produce this sort of a video. Still a fun watch though.

[TodayWithDustin]

Both really good looking cars TBH. I would say Hyundai wins this one.

[dongidongi]

And you also get volume and tuning knobs in the Elantra :). Thank you.

[KerryRyan]

I don't understand why you would compare the Civic Touring instead of the Civic Sport Hatchback with the Elantra Sport. The Civic Sport Hatchback allows you to mate the new turbo engine with a 6 speed manual, which also ups your HP and Torque ratings... would have made a much better comparison.

[Ulieq]

Civic Touring low priced? 26k is expensive for a compact non luxury car.

[PumpUPdaBase]

To all the haters saying it isn't a fair comparison. The Hyundai is 3000 dollars cheaper and offers more power and better rear suspension. The interior features, Honda is better but the Hyundai is a better drivers car. It ain't the 90's anymore

[checkitoutftw]

First. Also, I'm surprised by the elantra's exhaust. It's nice too.

[jchong]

I bought a Hyundai Elantra Sport (auto) lately. Was amazed at how powerful, fast and stable the car is. Been enjoying my daily drive and no regrets of purchasing this car.

[yongutsa]

better portioned body style, nicer looking in and out, overall much more pleasing to watch if you look and compare them again and again... great job Hyundai!!

[luckyyu]

Hyundai looks better? The civic got the fastback trunk design, does the Hyundai got? some grill?

[gustavopolanco]

I did a test drive on both, really impressed with the elantra sport. Dual clutch transmission rocks, but is not as fast as the GTI DCT for example. 3 words to describe the elantra sport? FUN TO DRIVE

[avatarian]

i freakin love my 2017 elantra turbo. so much fun to drive. ecu flash friday!!!

[thewatchcollector]

I just bought a hyundai elantra sport after watching this.

[mikevaldes]

Should've just waited for the SI for this video... civic would wins easily

[brianpotstra]

I realize that looks are subjective, but to my eyes that Elantra is MUCH better looking than the new Civic!

[poppia]

This reviewer is reviewing cars truly fair and independently. Other reviewer used to review cars like fanboy to some car brand but this guy is doing much better for AutoGuide. Good job!!!! I will look forward to view other car reviews from this guy soon.

[Crazybadger]

I would like to point out that in other autoguide videos you guys claim the the new Civic has somewhat sporty handling and out of the blue it's vauge and not fun to drive? if you guys could make up your mind that would be great

[Someonelowkey]

how could you not mention the flat bottom steering wheel?