Hyundai Elantra vs. Honda Civic

See and compare how the Hyundai Elantra goes against the Honda Civic
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2006 Honda Civic Coupe DX 2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra - Garyromehyundai.com
General Information   
Estimated Market Price $15,190.32 $13,667.95
Invoice $14,056.00 $12,964.00
List Price $15,360.00 $13,865.00
Vehicle Class Compact Midsize
Overall Satisfaction Rating 86 out of 100 88 out of 100
Performance   
Engine 1.8L 4 Cylinder 2.0L 4 Cylinder
Drive FWD FWD
Transmission 5 speed Automatic OD 5 speed Manual OD
Compression Ratio 10.50:1 10.10:1
Horsepower 140 hp @6300rpm 138 hp @6000rpm
Torque 128@ 4300 136@ 4500
Bore 3.19 3.23
Stroke 3.44 3.68
Fuel Capacity 13.20 gallons 14.50 gallons
Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded
Fuel Delivery MPFI MPFI
MPG City 30 27
MPG Highway 40 34
Convenience Features   
Air Conditioning Dir Std
Power Windows Std Std
Power Door Locks - Std
Tilt Steering Wheel - -
Cruise Control - Std
Leather Seats - -
Power Seats - -
Tachometer Std Std
Rear Defroster Std Std
Full Spare - -
Premium Wheels Opt -
AM/FM Radio Std Std
Cassette Player Dir -
CD Player Std Std
Sunroof - Dir
MoonRoof - -
Dimensions   
Wheelbase 104.3" 102.7"
Overall Length 174.8" 178.1"
Vehicle Height 53.5" 56.1"
Vehicle Width 68.9" 67.9"
Seating Capacity 5 5
Cargo Capacity (Cars) 12 13
Front Headroom (Cars) 38.0" 39.6"
Front Legroom (Cars) 42.6" 43.2"
Rear Legroom 30.3" 35.0"
Payload Capacity (Trucks) Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Weight (Trucks) Not Applicable Not Applicable
Towing Capacity (Trucks) Not Applicable Not Applicable
Final Assembly Location USA RK

Legend
GRP Not Available for individual purchase RET Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
STD Standard equipment for this model DLR Dealer installed
PKG Available as part of an option package N/C No Charge
N/R Status not provided by manufacturer N/A Not Available
OPT Optional Equipment PIO Port Installed Option
 - Data Not Available * Note applies to this vehicle

How the Hyundai Elantra stacks up against the Honda Civic
by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

Handling
The Honda and the Elantra have approximately similar tires. With its tighter turning circle, the Elantra is quite certainly sprier than the Civic, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Hyundai Elantra. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Hyundai isn't much more powerful than the Honda.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Hyundai Elantra and the Honda Civic regarding hauling capacity. The Elantra and the Civic can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Hyundai Elantra offers a bit more head room than the Honda Civic, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Hyundai Elantra is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Honda.

Dimensions
The Civic is somewhat heavier than the Hyundai Elantra. The Honda Civic's tank is approximately the same size as the Elantra's, though the Hyundai Elantra's is somewhat larger. The Honda Civic and the Hyundai Elantra compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Hyundai Elantra to the dealership as the Honda Civic. With respect to MSRP, the Honda costs significantly more than the Hyundai Elantra.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Honda Civic isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai's.

 
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