Acura Integra vs Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra is more fuel-efficient at 37 MPG combined, against 33 MPG for the Acura Integra. At EPA assumptions that is about $700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Acura Integra | Hyundai Elantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 235 | 165 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 0 | 11 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 17,000 miles | 15,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 33 MPG | 37 MPG |
| City and highway | 30 and 37 | 33 and 42 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $1,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 235 complaints for the Acura Integra and 165 for the Hyundai Elantra. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Acura Integra, 5 stars for the Hyundai Elantra.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Acura Integra, 2 for the Hyundai Elantra.