Honda Civic Sedan (2000 – 2003) vs Hyundai Elantra Sedan (2000 – 2003): specs compared

The Hyundai Elantra Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 141 hp against 131 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.1 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 195 km/h. The Honda Civic Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,153 kg.

Specification Honda Civic Sedan Honda Civic Sedan 2000 – 2003 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Hyundai Elantra Sedan 2000 – 2003
Overview
Origin Japan South Korea
Documented years 2000 – 2003 2000 – 2003
Body style Sedan Sedan
Variants 7 3
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 131 hp 107 – 141 hp
Torque 130 – 153 Nm 143 – 235 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.5 – 13.7 s 9.1 – 11.7 s
Top speed 170 – 195 km/h 182 – 206 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.6 – 7.0 L/100 km 6.4 – 8.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,458 mm 4,501 mm
Width 1,715 mm 1,720 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,619 mm 2,611 mm
Curb weight 1,050 – 1,126 kg 1,153 – 1,288 kg

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