Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Elantra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 112 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 28 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 60 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.5 | |
| Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | 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. | |||
| 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 2008 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 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Elantra has 65 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 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`880 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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