Honda Accord Hybrid vs Hyundai Elantra
The Honda Accord Hybrid is more fuel-efficient at 48 MPG combined, against 37 MPG for the Hyundai Elantra. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Accord Hybrid | Hyundai Elantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 291 | 165 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 11 and 0 | 11 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 15,000 miles | 15,000 miles |
| Recalls | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 48 MPG | 37 MPG |
| City and highway | 51 and 44 | 33 and 42 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,400 | $1,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 291 complaints for the Honda Accord Hybrid 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 Honda Accord Hybrid, 5 stars for the Hyundai Elantra.
Safety recalls on file: 7 for the Honda Accord Hybrid, 2 for the Hyundai Elantra.