Hyundai Elantra 2016 vs Honda Civic 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 182 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 33 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 420 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 38 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.4 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`820 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 200 | |
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