2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai i20 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai i20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Touareg | i20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |