Hyundai Accent 2006 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 112 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 28 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Accent might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Accent engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai Accent is 21 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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