2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 3 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 147 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord | i30 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
