Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Hyundai Elantra 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra 2003 engine produces 17 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra 2006, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai Elantra 2006. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Elantra 2003 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 2006 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Hyundai Elantra 2003 is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra 2006, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra 2003 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Elantra 2006 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra 2003 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra 2006. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra 2003 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra 2003 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra 2006, which means Hyundai Elantra 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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