Hyundai Elantra 2014 vs Hyundai i40 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Elantra) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai i40) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 17 HP more power than Hyundai i40, but torque is 122 NM less than Hyundai i40. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i40 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. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is smaller. Hyundai Elantra is 19 cm shorter than the Hyundai i40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1672 litres | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 86 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai i40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9800 | |
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