2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 601 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | CTS | i20 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |