2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
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2009 Hyundai i30 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | i30 | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |