Hyundai Elantra 2014 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. Honda Civic 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. | |||
| 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`810 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7400 | |
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