2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Elantra (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Hyundai Elantra (236 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Elantra | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |