2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 195 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i20.
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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | i20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1248 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |