Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 5 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 6 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 35 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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