2019 Honda Civic Vs Hyundai Elantra Vs Skoda Octavia Vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Specification Comparison
Honda had announced that they are planning to launch six cars in the Indian market by the year 2020. With this, the Amaze was one of the first cars out of the planned six cars. Following thiis compact sedan was the CR-V a full-sized crossover. Now a third car will be launching and it’s none other than the most awaited Civic. Although this D-segment sedan is in the international market from the past decade, it is going to make its second comeback after many years in the Indian market. Once launched, the 2019 Honda Civic will compete against the Skoda Octavia, Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis, hence lets how it fights against them with an on paper comparison.
2019 Honda Civic Vs Hyundai Elantra Vs Skoda Octavia Vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Dimensions:
In terms of the overall measurement of these D segment sedans, the Skoda Octavia emerges as a winner. It is the longest of all as it measures 4670mm in length, also it is the widest with the width measuring 1814mm and it is also the tallest as it height measures 1476mm. Also the Skoda Octavia is the only sedan which has the spaciest boot measuring 590 litres so you need not worry about the luggage while going out with your family or friends. The only thing that beats the Skoda Octavia is the wheelbase, it has the shortest wheelbase of all that measures 2688mm whereas all of its competitors get a wheelbase measuring 2700mm.
Petrol Engine and Transmission:
The Honda Civic is the only sedan in this competition which comes matted only with a CVT automatic gearbox for its 1799cc petrol motor, and it produces 141 bhp of power and 174Nm of twist. In addition to this, the Octavia here comes with an option to choose between two petrol engines: 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI. The former is produces 150 bhp of power and it is matted with a six speed manual gearbox, whereas the later is coupled six speed automatic and it produces 180 bhp of power making it the most powerful engine in this competition. On the other hand, the Hyundai Elantra is powered with a 1797cc motor and is available with an option of a six speed manual and automatic gearbox. Also the Corolla Altis powered with a 1798cc motor that is matted with a six speed manual or a seven speed automatic transmission.
Diesel Engine and Transmission:
Just like the petrol model, in the diesel segment the Skoda Octavia leads it with a powerful 2.0 litre oil burner that generates 143 bhp of power and 320 Nm of twist and it also comes in an option for a six speed manual and six speed automatic gearbox. Just behind, we have the Hyundai Elantra that comes powered with a 1582 cc motor that produces 128 bhp of power and it comes matted with both a six speed manual and six speed automatic gearbox. The Honda Civic on the other hand is powered with a 1597cc diesel motor and it is coupled with a six speed manual transmission only. But this diesel mill is the most fuel efficient motor from the competition as it offers a range of 26.8 km per litre of fuel. Just like the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla Altis comes with only a manual transmission but it has the smallest engine of all with a 1364cc unit that produces 88 bhp of power and 205Nm of torque.
2019 Honda Civic Vs Hyundai Elantra Vs Skoda Octavia Vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Verdict:
With the on paper comparison we get to know that the, Honda Civic has a fair chance to compete against its rivals in the Indian market. The Japanese car manufacturer has to now work on the pricing of this sedan which will help it to attract more customers towards the Civic. For now, the best of all worlds trophy lies in the hand of Skoda Octavia.
