Hyundai Elantra 2014 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 8 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.7 | |
| Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | 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 Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Honda Civic 2012 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 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 440 litres | |
| Hyundai Elantra has 20 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.56 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.96 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7400 | |
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