GAC E8 HEV vs Hyundai Custin
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the GAC E8 HEV and the Hyundai Custin as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: GAC International Philippines, Inc. and Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: GAC Philippines, via gacgroup.com.
GAC E8 HEV
GL variant
- SRP
- ₱1,858,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱32,333
Photo: Hyundai Motor Philippines, via hyundai.com.
Hyundai Custin
1.5T GLS 8AT variant
- SRP
- ₱1,770,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱30,802
How they differ
- The Hyundai Custin is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,770,000, which is ₱88,000 (5%) below the GAC E8 HEV at ₱1,858,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Custin is estimated at ₱30,802 a month against ₱32,333 for the E8 HEV, a difference of ₱1,531 a month.
- The Custin makes more power (170 PS against 140.1 PS for the E8 HEV).
- The Custin has more torque (253 Nm against 180 Nm for the E8 HEV).
- The E8 HEV has the larger engine (1,999 cc against 1,499 cc for the Custin).
- They differ in powertrain: the E8 HEV has a hybrid powertrain, the Custin a combustion engine.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | GAC E8 HEVGL, ₱1,858,000 | Hyundai Custin1.5T GLS 8AT, ₱1,770,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2.0L Atkinson-cycle gasoline hybrid | 1.5L T-GDI turbo gasoline |
| Displacement (differs) | 1999 cc | 1499 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 140.1 PS | 170 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6000 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 180 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,500 | n/a |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 17.9 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro IV | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Motor power (differs) | 134 kW | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain (differs) | FWD | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4920 mm | 4950 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1928 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2930 mm | 3055 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 174 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1925 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 60 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 345 L | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion beam | Coupled torsion beam axle |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | 16" disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Disc | 16" disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 225/55R17 | 225/60 R17 |
| Wheels | 17" alloy | 17" alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | ABS with multi-collision brake |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Cruise control, rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | ESP with hydraulic brake assist, hill-hold and hill-descent control | Electronic Stability Control with hill-start assist |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 14.6" touchscreen | 10.4" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 8.8" LCD | Full digital cluster with 4.2" LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | LED | MFR LED |
| Keyless system (differs) | Passive entry and push-button start | Smart key with push-button start |
| Other features (differs) | Manual sliding doors, electric sunroof, 6 speakers, 6-way power driver seat with memory | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 150,000 km basic; 8 years or 150,000 km on power battery, drive motor and motor control unit | 5 years or 200,000 km |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.