2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai i30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai i30 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30.
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 @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai i30 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | i30 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |