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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 112 HP | 129 HP | |
Torque: | 235 NM | 154 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
Hyundai Elantra engine produces 17 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 81 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
1070 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
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. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Hyundai Elantra 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. | |||
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 | |
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`910 | 1`585 | |
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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