2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 376 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30. 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | i30 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
