2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2010 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 22 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen T5.
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 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Elantra | T5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |