Hyundai i30 2010 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 19 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Used also on Honda Jazz | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai i30 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Hyundai i30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai i30, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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