2007 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai ix20 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix20. 2011 Hyundai ix20 has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai ix20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | ix20 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |