Video: Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

Does the kalampag issue with Elantra have been already resolved?

For me, Civic :)

score 1 for elantra.. and a Half for the civic :D

i smell another epic comment fight among the JDM & KDM fanatics :D

For me, Civic. Before I wanted the Elantra more, but when I test drove then now bought the Civic, I preferred its tech, and though the Elantra's chassis is a bit more playful, the Civic's is more stable, especially at highway speeds. The steering in the Civic is sportier, because it has more center feel and better overall feedback.

Overall: CIVIC. Elantra is a Great car. But not yet there. Civic's only let down is it's looks because of it's engineers and marketing genuises working at Honda. They have grown mature and old. And boring.

Civic will still have the play here because for me having an aftermarket support, especially a performance arm of a car company is one of the factors that you'll also like to consider, to widen the market that you'll cover. Though I'm not sure if Hyundai also have a performance arm? Like Honda having mugen, spoon, etc. Toyota having TRD, while Nissan have Nismo and the list just goes on.

civic nlng ako.

I just want to comment on the video. Your videography skills are outstanding. It's amazing. Almost Top Gear UK standards. :> Botchi's amusing as well.

I haven't personally test-driven either so I won't make an uneducated comment on my preference. Both cars seem competent though.

Wow! The Civic played well. Nagagndahan lang talaga ako sa Elantra. And yung power niya (Elantra) is supple. Pero the over all package: CIVIC :)

Before I comment, let's NOT make this page a fanboy zone. Now, my pick would be the Civic. Why? It feels a wee bit more solid than the Elantra and feels more planted. That said, the Elantra decimates the Corolla Altis and the Nissan Sentra. None of these cars match the fun of the Lancer EX but that's for another day. Also, yes Botchi, pumayat ka HAHAHAHA. I'll treat you to some hotdogs if we meet lol

Civic. Japanese pa din. Naisip-isip ko din ung sinabi ni manongtaxi. Ung Elantra maganda siya both appearance and performance pero hanggang dun na lang. Maappreciate mo lang talaga siya as is. Pero madali kasi yan pagsawaan pag tumagal na kaya mga pinoy mahilig sa customization at aftermarket parts. Isipin niyo ung pizza lancer astig pa din pag may magandang rims pati kits. Mga 99' na civics din maganda pa tingnan.

Have driven both makes,in all aspects such as handling,performance,interior finish,legroom space,driving position,exterior finish and comfort,am afraid the Honda Civic is far advantage against the Elantra. In fact,if you joined in the Toyota Altis and Mitsubishi Lancer,the last 2 makes would be 2nd and third in ranking.not that i have something against Elantra,for the record.

The best part of this video is the "Botchi-laugh"! Civic for me. How i wish the "green button" is removed to slash some Php from its price tag. For the filipinos, who wants to buy a civic that has a button to make it slower? Hello? Evidently, may identity crisis and iteration na to, nevertheless, between the two sa civic pa din ako.

Civic

Elantra is nice but still for Civic, after 10 years maganda pa rin ang Civic. Ang maganda lang sa Hyundai after 10 years ay ang Starex, just me.

for me it doesnt matter if its korean or japanese.. civic or elantra.. as long as you got a ride and you drive your still in a win win situation... we all know that korean cars have come a long way like hyundai and kia from a rough times and though the civic from race gen turned to ECON gen and design so bland.. Whats important is YOU HAVE A CAR.. ^_^

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Is it just me? I have read THE VERDICT 3 times, and I honestly cannot determine which car triumphed in this May Issue SHAKEDOWN.

Or is it a draw?

TGP Editors, please enlighten me.

well as you can see their not entirely in the same class of market as the civic markets @1million above with its upcoming variants from thailand while the elantra is at tops 900 thousand. so you can see the diff just looking at the price:)

Both Cars are awesome but for me i'd get the Civic because of the quality and better handling and durability and the best part of the Civic is that it will last longer rather than the Elantra.

CIVIC. ano ba?

@kiamoyman has your face been resolved? any kalampag problems?

@dependot BAKA BAKLA KA

Civic.

Civic man.

“Sportiness” this is the concept from which the elantra was built. To achieve this, it borrowed cues from its bigger brother the sonata. Endowed with a 1.6 engine and paired to a six speed transmission to ferret out 128 hp while for the stronger variant 148hp is available for disposal while at the same time being frugal in fuel consumption. One of many reasons why this product bagged the car of the year award is because of its affordability at 888k for the 1.6 gl and 958k for the 1.8, all variants received safety features such as airbags, ABS, and disc brakes. While comfort features include power windows, locks, and mirrors. Power delivery is smooth and gaining speed is in no time. On the other hand the civic is base on ‘ maturescence’. The laid back design of the civic has been intelligently paired with 1.5 sohc with ivtec . this emphasizes the fact that Honda contrive an engineering design focussed on fuel economy and this sedan is meant for cruising. Gone are the days of ‘SIR’ character meant for upgrades in both aesthetics and performance. However, when you look at the latest civic there is that sense of elegance; it is not impossible to spot the sturdiness of the vehicle and its being faithful to quality inside out. In my humble opinion the Honda civic will age well vs the elantra. My youthful side tells me to pick the elantra but my reasoning begs to differ. The Honda civic will still be my pick

Civic

civic !!!

Magagalit ang mga taga HONDA nyan! Compare ba naman ang Civic nila sa Elantra!LOL

Ang ayaw ko lang sa Civic is the carryover 1.8-litre engine and a 5-speed automatic. Although nilagyan nila ito ng "Eco Assist" feature meron din naman ang Elantra nito. Still the engine noise is not resolve.

Elantra na. after a rear of two parang may helikopter ka na rin sa ingay na ibibigay nya.

Elantra is winning the poll above, but the Civic seems to unanimously win here in the COMMENTS (almost by a knockout). Is it a case wherein people profess their "love" for the Civic, and then vote for the Elantra in secret? Amusing!

Elantra. Masyadong complicated ang design ng Civic.

sorry guys but i found it too trying hard to be a a REAL TOP GEAR presenter. not even close. sorry.

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i generally love the civic..the way it feels and it kinda feels more solid than the elantra..what i hate about the civic is the way it looks...it looks just like any other car... unlike when the FD came out, it was sophisticated for its time..

Where is dtkiko and Hyundaibest??? I miss them already! hahaha!

Honda 1.8 EXI blows away any Elantra variant!

I'd get the civic. I was a hyundai fanboy jumping from a honda FD. I'd forgive dash and interior rattles but suspension rattles (confirmed by casa and unsolved at 3tkms odo). Sold the damn car and bought the 2.0 Civic. Leaps more solid than the slanted H.