2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 805 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 2009 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai i20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Charger | i20 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
