2009 Hyundai i20 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i20 and 2009 Chevrolet Uplander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i20. 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 Chevrolet Uplander (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai i20 has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai i20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Uplander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i20 | 2009 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | i20 | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3880 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
