Compare the2026 Hyundai ElantraVS 2026 Acura Integra

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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Both the Elantra and Integra have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Elantra has Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Integra’s Rear Cross Traffic Monitor doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Elantra and the Integra have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available rear parking sensors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Hyundai Elantra is safer than the Acura Integra:

	Elantra	Integra
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	142	231
Neck Injury Risk	21%	27%
Leg Forces (l/r)	66/48 lbs.	287/574 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Elantra is safer than the Integra:

	Elantra	Integra
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	158	289
Chest Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh/hip Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Leg/foot Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
	Rear Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	MARGINAL

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Hyundai Elantra is safer than the Acura Integra:

	Elantra	Integra
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	83	145
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	355 lbs.	531 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	11 inches	12 inches
HIC	184	236
Spine Acceleration	40 G’s	45 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Hyundai Elantra achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2026 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated moderate overlap front crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, pedestrian crash prevention testing, and vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention testing. The Integra is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2026.

Warranty

The Elantra comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Integra’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Elantra 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Acura covers the Integra. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Integra ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

The Elantra’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Integra’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Hyundai pays for scheduled maintenance on the Elantra for 2 years and 24,000 miles longer than Acura pays for maintenance for the Integra (3/36,000 vs. 1/12000).

There are over 3 times as many Hyundai dealers as there are Acura dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Elantra’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Acura vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 25 more problems per 100 vehicles, Acura is ranked 15th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Acura With 27 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Hyundai higher than Acura.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Elantra gets better mileage than the Integra:

			MPG
Elantra
	Auto	SE 2.0 DOHC 4-cyl.	31 city/40 hwy
		2.0 DOHC 4-cyl.	30 city/40 hwy
Integra
	Manual	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	26 city/36 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	21 city/28 hwy
	Auto	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	29 city/37 hwy

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Hyundai Elantra uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Integra requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Hyundai Elantra higher (6 out of 10) than the Acura Integra (5 to 6). This means the Elantra produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Integra every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

The Elantra stops shorter than the Integra:

	Elantra	Integra
70 to 0 MPH	175 feet	178 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	116 feet	123 feet	Motor Trend

Suspension and Handling

The Elantra has standard rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Integra’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

For better maneuverability, the Elantra’s turning circle is 2.7 feet tighter than the Integra’s (35.4 feet vs. 38.1 feet). The Elantra’s turning circle is 4.3 feet tighter than the Integra Type S’ (35.4 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

Chassis

The Hyundai Elantra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 pounds less than the Acura Integra.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Elantra Limited is quieter than the Integra Type S:

	Elantra	Integra
At idle	35 dB	42 dB
Full-Throttle	79 dB	89 dB
70 MPH Cruising	68 dB	73 dB

Passenger Space

The Elantra has 3.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Integra (99.4 vs. 95.8).

The Elantra has 2 inches more front headroom, .9 inches more rear headroom, .6 inches more rear legroom and 1.6 inches more rear hip room than the Integra.

Cargo Capacity

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Elantra SEL Sport/Limited’s trunk can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Integra doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Ergonomics

The power windows standard on both the Elantra and the Integra have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Elantra is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Integra prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Elantra’s headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Integra’s headlights are rated “Acceptable.”

With standard voice command, the Elantra Limited offers the driver hands free control of the radio, climate controls and the navigation computer by simply speaking. The Integra doesn’t offer a voice control system.

Compared to the Acura Integra, the Hyundai Elantra eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

Compared to traditional radio, the Hyundai Elantra’s standard SiriusXM satellite radio provides an unmatched listening experience. Its extensive coverage guarantees consistent, crystal-clear reception across the continental U.S., and access to over 100 channels dedicated to a multitude of genres, including music, news, sports, talk shows, and comedy, many with only limited commercial breaks. Satellite radio is only offered on the Integra A-Spec Technology/Type S.

Economic Advantages

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 Hyundai Elantra retains 59.43% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 53.28% resale value of the 2026 Acura Integra after five years, which can save the Hyundai’s owner up to $6480 in depreciation.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Hyundai Elantra and the Acura Integra, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Elantra third among compact cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Integra isn’t in the top three in its category.

The Hyundai Elantra outsold the Acura Integra by over seven to one during 2025.

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