Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors (2003 – 2006) vs Honda Civic Sedan (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 126 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.1 s against 12.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 177 km/h. The Honda Civic Sedan uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,070 kg against 1,210 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Elantra 5 Doors
2003 – 2006
|
Honda
Civic Sedan
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2006 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Sedan |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Hybrid, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 103 – 143 hp | 83 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 240 Nm | 135 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 11.7 s | 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 206 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | 4.9 – 5.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,496 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,210 – 1,388 kg | 1,070 – 1,150 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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