Hyundai Elantra 2010 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 10.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 8 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2010 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 2010 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: | 4.53 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 is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 440 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 38 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 (€): | 5200 | 7000 | |
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