2009 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Hyundai i20

To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 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, 2009 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW X5 2012 Hyundai i20
Make BMW Hyundai
Model X5 i20
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 476 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 242 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.5 seconds 11.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1155 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2525 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 4.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 5.4 L/100km


 

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