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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 HP | 182 HP | |
Torque: | 212 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
Hyundai Elantra engine produces 52 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.8 | |
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 46 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
890 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia XCeed | 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. | |||
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: | 408 litres | 420 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 12 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
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`760 | 1`790 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | below average | |
Average price (€): | no data | 20 200 | |
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