2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | i20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1396 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |