2003 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai ix20 (260 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Golf | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
