2009 Hyundai Getz vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Getz and 2009 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Getz (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hyundai Getz (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Getz | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Getz | iQ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 32 L |
