Re: Hyundai
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I read the article that you so kindly posted and there is no clear indication as to why it's lighter! </div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you see the comparisons made w/ other cars such as Honda and Toyota while the Cruz was conveniently left out?? </div></div>
Good God, man.
Your reading comprehension sucks ass!
FTA:
The Nu engine features an aluminum block with a cast iron cylinder liner, cylinder head and crank. This unique configuration results in a block that is <span style="text-decoration: underline">30 percent lighter than an iron block</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline">shedding more than 74 pounds off the entire engine weight</span>, while still providing comparable strength.
The application of a plastic two-stage Variable Intake System (VIS), enables switching between long and short intake manifolds, resulting in an across-the-board performance increase. These result in a four percent improvement in performance, a 15 percent reduction in cost and <span style="text-decoration: underline">30 percent reduction in weight</span>, when compared with aluminum.
The all-new six-speed automatic is <span style="text-decoration: underline">11 pounds lighter</span> than Hyundai’s global five-speed and <span style="text-decoration: underline">17 pounds lighter than the five-speed automatic found in Honda Civic</span>. It is considerably simpler, having 62 fewer parts, which is a key to increased durability, lighter weight and lower cost. It also features a super flat torque converter that shortens the unit's overall length by 0.43 inches, <span style="text-decoration: underline">while being 2.6 pounds lighter.</span>
Elantra’s total interior volume of 110.4 cubic feet beats the 2011 Honda Civic sedan, 2011 Nissan Sentra, <span style="text-decoration: underline">2011 Chevrolet Cruze</span>, 2011 Ford Focus and 2011 Toyota Corolla. Surprisingly, it even surpasses the Acura TSX (107.1 cu. ft.), Nissan Maxima (110.0 cu. ft), and VW Passat CC (109.3 cu. ft.) in total interior volume.
POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO COMPARISON (<span style="color: #FF0000">note the comparison to the Cruze</span>)
The Elantra’s widespread use of high-strength steel provides a 37 percent increase in body stiffness at a <span style="text-decoration: underline">lower body weight</span>. High-strength steel allows the suspension to work optimally. At 2,701 pounds, the automatic transmission Elantra GLS is lighter than its competitors, while offering more interior room than Focus, <span style="text-decoration: underline">Cruze</span>, Civic and Corolla, with body-bending rigidity 50 percent higher than the Corolla. This weight efficient unibody architecture allows for Elantra to achieve an estimated <span style="text-decoration: underline">40 mpg EPA highway rating, without the need for a special eco model</span>.
ELANTRA VS. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="color: #FF0000">CRUZE</span></span> VS. FIESTA - FUEL ECONOMY COMPARISION
/FTA
You didn't offer an opinion. You asked me why I chose the Elantra over the shitty car from the Korean division of a bankrupt American auto-maker.
Then, when I presented you with the facts and figures, you ignored them. Choosing instead to make ridiculous claims of unfair comparisons.
So, I'll repeat the offer.
Make you own comparisons and post something that makes some sense.
Here's the tool. Knock yourself out.
http://www.automotive.com/new-cars/compare/index.html
