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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

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Re: When Others Don't Agree [sandman46] by bpizzuti
Mar 27, 2008 (5:24 am)
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Replying to: sandman46 (Mar 26, 2008 3:57 pm)

There was one particular poster who had some problems with his 3 and went on...and on...and on...until it got tedious to read the forum.
 
I remember him...one of the reasons why I left for a while. He had the A/C problems, yeah?
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So quiet in here by bpizzuti
Apr 22, 2008 (6:23 am)
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crickets chirping
 
This is very surprising to notice how dead it is in here. Especially with the Civic probably getting ESC in 09...but the Elantra getting a hatchback/touring/whatever type deal.
 
I'm considering these two in the fall, with the spiky gas prices. I like having a hatch...but I'd also like to get nav (in dash please, no goofy add-ons with wires all over the place). I drive 100 miles to work and back per day, so MPGs are important....but so is a long warranty. My my what a quandry, hmm?
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Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by backy
Apr 22, 2008 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 6:23 am)

Since you drive 100 miles a day, you might also consider the 2009 Sonata Limited I4. Its highway fuel economy isn't much different from the Elantra's, it has a 5AT, it has a factory nav option, it's a quiet and comfy highway cruiser, and historically has had much bigger incentives than the Elantra, so price-wise it won't be much different than a loaded Elantra Touring and would probably cost less than the Civic EX-L with nav (once the 2008 Sonatas are cleared out that is).
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Re: So quiet in here [backy] by bpizzuti
Apr 22, 2008 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 22, 2008 9:17 am)

Maybe so, but the MPGs are going to be a rather significant step down on the Sonata. Even with the new 5 speed auto, it's only rated at 31 highway.
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Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by thegraduate
Apr 22, 2008 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 9:42 am)

2 MPG highway isn't that significant when you're talking about that much extra power, space, and comfort. The Elantra gets 33 hwy, per EPA.
 
Besides, if the Elantra and Sonata are anything like my dad's Civic and my Accord, the Sonata's torquier engine will help it go over and above the EPA estimates on the highway, where the Elantra's 2.0 will have to work harder, and no exceed the numbers so well, especially in hilly or higher-speed (70+) sections. I routinely get 37+ on my Accord, and he gets about that as well, going the same speed. The difference is that I have 32 more lb-ft of torque and a lot more passing power, room, and comfort.
 
Around town, his car would outperform mine mileage-wise though, due to his car being lighter and having 75% the displacement of my car.
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Re: So quiet in here [thegraduate] by bpizzuti
Apr 22, 2008 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 22, 2008 9:54 am)

It's not (totally) about torque...it's about gearing. So what I really want to know is how many RPMs each engine turns at about 70-75 MPH (that's cruising speed on the interstates here unless one wants to get run off the road by angry drivers).
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Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by backy
Apr 22, 2008 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 9:42 am)

Actually 32 mpg highway for the Sonata I4, or about 3% less than the Elantra. And we don't know what the ratings will be for the Touring yet. An acceptable tradeoff IMO for 37 more horses and the extra room and comfort of the Sonata.
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Re: So quiet in here [backy] by bpizzuti
Apr 22, 2008 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 22, 2008 11:12 am)

Unless one likes the hatch...I've still got my 04 Mazda3 5-door and a hatch REALLY comes in handy sometimes. But with the selection so narrow, I may break down and get a trunk anyway...can't get a Sonata with a hatch, can't get a regular Civic with a hatch anymore...so sad, ya know?
 
I'm semi-considering the Sonata, but I have to see how the incentives shake out. I'm really not too sure on getting something that big, though the range increase on the gas tank might be handy.
 
Incidentally, Edmunds gives the Sonata I4 as 30 MPG highway. Elantra is 33 MPG, Civic is 36 MPGs.
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Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by thegraduate
Apr 22, 2008 (11:31 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 11:22 am)

Incidentally, Edmunds gives the Sonata I4 as 30 MPG highway.
 
30 for the automatic, 31 for the manual. Fueleconomy.gov is the final say on EPA numbers, as far as I'm concerned.
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Re: So quiet in here [thegraduate] by delaluz
Apr 22, 2008 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 22, 2008 11:31 am)

I own a 2007 Sonata I4 with auto. I got 32 MPG on a recent trip from NC to NY.
 
I had owned a 2002 Elantra (auto) and averaged 28-30 mpg on my 26 mile round trip to work. With my Sonata I had averaged 25-26 for the same trip. I try to measure my mileage each tankfull by dividing miles on trip counter by gallons.
 
I hope this info helps!

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