Buying a fuel-efficient, easy to drive and practical family car is a practical goal for many people in the near future, in addition to the SUV model that keeps the attention high, I believe that many people also have a high degree of attention to compact cars. Many manufacturers naturally do not ignore this vast market, so there are many corresponding models that can be selected on the market at present, and some of them are aimed at the consumption psychology of young people and pay more attention to home use. Today, Uncle Che brought you two cost-effective joint venture family cars, which are hyundai Elantra and Honda.
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was launched in October 2020, and the new car currently has a total of 7 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 99,800 to 141,800 yuan. The 2022 Honda model was launched in December last year, and the new car has a total of 6 configurations in the whole series, and the price range is 129,900 to 166,900 yuan.
Next, The car uncle will focus on selecting the top version of the hyundai Elantra and the guide price of 142,900 yuan 2022 Honda type ge technology version for comparison, the price difference between the two is only 0.11 million yuan, almost negligible, let's understand their specific performance.
Exterior design
This generation of modern Elantra has indeed reached the highest level in history in terms of styling design, the car has more distinct edges and corners, the front has a low lying effect, the parametric gemstone front grille in the front face is very recognizable, and the interior is filled with high-gloss black trim panels, showing a mirror effect, coupled with irregular arrangement, which is very eye-catching. In addition, the headlight group of this model is perfectly integrated with the grille, the light strip is relatively slender, the lighting uses a full LED light source, and has the functions of adaptive far and near light, automatic headlights, and headlight height adjustment.
Honda style is the sister model of honda Civic, the car in the overall design of the feeling of more neat and regular, the car does not appear too much line modification, nor the use of too complex elements to destroy the overall sense of the body. Compared with the previous generation Honda Civic, the front of the car is more concise, the rounded style makes it not look too wide, and the design of the surrounding below is more concise, creating a good degree of refinement. At the same time, the car's forward grille uses a hexagonal design, the interior details of the LED light group are quite good, and the function is more than the Elantra steering assist lights.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the hyundai Elantra are 4680× 1810×1415 mm, and the wheelbase is 2720 mm. The body side design of the new model is angular, and the upward waist line extends from the front fender to the rear part, with the overall body posture, which has a strong dive atmosphere.
The Honda model has a specific length, width× 1802×1415 mm and a wheelbase of 2735 mm, which has a slight advantage in key body length and wheelbase. The body side design of the new car is very slender, and the rear of the car is slightly compact, which looks better sporty and has a larger proportion of front-end visual effects.
The rear design of the hyundai Elantra is very stunning, from the 45-degree angle, it can be found that the taillight design of the car serves the whole, and cleverly intersects with the side edges, which is also a plus point for the design level of the whole vehicle. It is not an exaggeration to say that after the tail lights are lit, it has a great help to improve the rear temperament, and the recognition at night is very high, in addition, the new car is also equipped with a single-sided double round hole exhaust in the rear surround.
The Honda-type lattice exterior design is quite different from the Honda Civic, and the sharper taillight group gives it a more dynamic feeling, as well as the upturned spoiler design. The exhaust from both sides and the diffuser trim at the bottom also make the entire rear part appear fuller, and the rear fog lights are located in the middle of the bottom.
Interior design
The interior design of modern Elantra emphasizes a sense of surround and has a clear hierarchical relationship, giving people a feeling of youth and fashion as a whole. Among them, the new car center console is equipped with a double 10.25-inch siamese screen, the central control display is tilted 10 degrees to the driver's side, the status of the driver's C position is self-evident, the internal functions of the screen are more comprehensive, support navigation road condition information display, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, Car Networking, etc., in addition to a variety of online APP available for use.
Honda style in the interior design from the material to the color matching is one of the most attentive models of the same level, compared with the same design style of many volkswagen models, this is to keep up with the design trend of the times, the overall simple appearance has more elaborate design details. Among them, the honeycomb decoration panel through the new car's center console is a highlight of its interior, which can create a good sense of layering, the matte material of the surface makes the interior more textured, and the hidden air conditioning outlet can be adjusted through the lever, which is also the part that reflects the creativity of the car.
The seats in the hyundai Elantra are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and functionally support the two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat, the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, and the heating of the front seats. The interior padding of the new car's front seats is moderately soft and hard, the backrest is close to the human body, the wings on both sides are prominent, and the padding is hard, and the overall comfort and support are good.
The seats in the Honda-type lattice car are wrapped in fabric fabric, and the function is compared to the Elantra, which lacks the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat and the heating of the front seats. The front seat cushions of the new car are very wide, the padding is soft, and there is a good level of comfort.
The rear seats in the modern Elantra car maintain the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, the seats on both sides have a certain degree of invertedness, the comfort is good, and the backrest and waist rest of the middle part of the cushion are also relatively soft, which will not affect the riding experience of the middle passengers.
The Honda-type lattice rear seats did not sacrifice the length of the seat cushion because of excessive emphasis on space, and in the same class, the car is very good for the leg support of the rear passengers, and the seats on both sides are relatively wide, and the overall riding experience is very comfortable.
dynamical system
The hyundai Elantra is powered by a 1.4T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 140 hp and a peak torque of 211 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.
The Honda model is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 182 hp and a peak torque of 240 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by the CVT continuously variable transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As a high-quality joint venture family car, Hyundai Elantra and Honda type have a high degree of attention, through the comparison of the above two vehicles in all aspects, we can see that the hyundai Elantra vehicle has a more sporty and radical interior and exterior design, and occupies an advantage in functional configuration, while the Honda model is more outstanding in terms of body external size, riding experience, rear space, power performance and other aspects, in addition, the interior and exterior design of the model is very innovative, taking into account fashion and practicality, belonging to the type of all-you-can-eat for all ages.