2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 6 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 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Hyundai i20. 2011 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. 2011 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | i20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
