Hyundai Elantra 2016 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 9 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.6 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 770 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Kona | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 6 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 428 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 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: | 1`800 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 200 | |
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