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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

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What is this discussion about? Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Sedan

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#1623 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [thegraduate] by delaluz

Apr 22, 2008 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 22, 2008 12:31 pm)
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!

#1624 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [thegraduate] by backy

Apr 22, 2008 (2:29 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 22, 2008 12:31 pm)
Try checking the EPA numbers for the 2009 Sonata--they are improved for 2009 over 2008. I don't think they are posted yet on fueleconomy.gov yet though.

#1625 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [backy] by thegraduate

Apr 22, 2008 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: backy (Apr 22, 2008 2:29 pm)
I believe you are right; thanks for clarifying!

#1626 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by backy

Apr 22, 2008 (3:32 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 12:22 pm)
If you want a hatch and factory nav and good fuel economy, your best bet might be the 2009 Fit or Matrix. Then there's the Prius, but it gets kind of pricey. And I read the 2009 SX4 will have nav standard, at a low price.
 
Personally I never much understood the value of factory nav, when the time I need it most is when I am on a business trip out of town--driving a rental car.

#1627 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [backy] by bpizzuti

Apr 23, 2008 (6:42 am)

Replying to: backy (Apr 22, 2008 3:32 pm)
Is the 2009 Fit going to have VSC/ESC/ESP/VSP or whatever other alphabet soup they use to denote traction and stability control? I haven't found out one way or the other.

#1628 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by backy

Apr 23, 2008 (9:18 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 23, 2008 6:42 am)
Yes, VSC will be availble on the Fit for 2009.

#1629 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [backy] by bpizzuti

Apr 23, 2008 (9:33 am)

Replying to: backy (Apr 23, 2008 9:18 am)
Hmm, have to get in one, see if it's comfortable enough to spend 2 hours a day in. I like the seats, heh. Wonder how big the tank will be...

#1631 of 1641 Need help by ibstrat

Oct 20, 2008 (7:58 pm)

I am looking at 2008 Elantra vs 2009 civic. The Elantra due to an Oct. promotional deal is about 3,000 cheaper.I'm a little concerned that the Hyundai dealer has about 40 Elantras while the Honda dealer has only a few civics.I have 2 old Saturns that are about to die and not much money.

#1632 of 1641 Re: Need help [ibstrat] by fushigi

Oct 20, 2008 (8:57 pm)

Replying to: ibstrat (Oct 20, 2008 7:58 pm)
I wouldn't base a purchase decision on dealer inventory levels. Maybe the Hyundai dealer just got a shipment while the Honda's were delayed. Maybe the Honda dealer was making better deals. Maybe the Honda dealer is going broke & can't get the credit to stock more vehicles. Maybe the Hyundai dealer is a high-volume dealer and cycles through a larger inventory. There are too many possible factors that have nothing to do with the vehicles themselves.
 
Both are fine vehicles. Test drive them both; they will be different when it comes to comfort & performance. Then buy the one you like best.

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