Hyundai Elantra 2010 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. 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: | 4.53 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 350 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Elantra has 69 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: | 10.6 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3800 | |
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