2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Hyundai ix20
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Hyundai ix20 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 416 kg more than 2010 Hyundai ix20. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Equinox | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
