2005 Scion xA vs. 2009 Hyundai i20

To start off, 2009 Hyundai i20 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Scion xA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Scion xA would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Scion xA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion xA (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion xA should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20.

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, 2005 Scion xA (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Scion xA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20. 2009 Hyundai i20 has automatic transmission and 2005 Scion xA has manual transmission. 2005 Scion xA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Scion xA 2009 Hyundai i20
Make Scion Hyundai
Model xA i20
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2525 mm
Fuel Consumption City 7.4 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 5.4 L/100km