2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2009 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Accord | i20 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |