2007 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i40. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i40.
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, 2011 Hyundai i40 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2011 Hyundai i40 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | i40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |