2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 296 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Elantra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |