2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | i30 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1582 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
