2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu YRV (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 519 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
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, 2012 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (171 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hyundai |
| Model | YRV | i30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
