2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2008 Hyundai i20 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20. 2008 Hyundai i20 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | i20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
