2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 56 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai i30 (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | i30 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |