2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 144 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, 2009 Hyundai i30 (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | i30 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |