2005 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 926 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 Hyundai Elantra (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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2005 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
Model | Elantra | Etude |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |