2010 Audi A8 vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20

To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix20 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai ix20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (260 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix20. 2010 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai ix20 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai ix20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Audi A8 2012 Hyundai ix20
Make Audi Hyundai
Model A8 ix20
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 1582 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 5192 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1455 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 3073 mm 2615 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 5.1 L/100km