Honda Civic 2006 vs Hyundai Elantra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 149 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 7 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2006 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Honda Civic is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 460 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 10 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1200 | |
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