Honda Civic 2001 vs Hyundai Elantra 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai Elantra) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 2 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 83 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): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
|
The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1222 litres | |
|
Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 35 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Honda Civic has
|
Hyundai Elantra has
| |