2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 4 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | i20 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
