Hyundai i40 2011 vs Hyundai Elantra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai i40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Elantra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai i40 engine produces 34 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 82 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 7.1 | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i40 consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Hyundai i40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1890 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Used also on Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai i40 is larger. Hyundai i40 is 21 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 106 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5200 | |
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