2010 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. Both 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Audi A4 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 484 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Audi |
| Model | Elantra | A4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
