2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2009 Pontiac Vibe and 2009 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Hyundai i20 (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 2009 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Pontiac | Hyundai |
Model | Vibe | i20 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |