2010 Hyundai i20 vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai i20 and 2010 Hyundai ix35 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai ix35 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 352 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.
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 Hyundai ix35 (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai i20 | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | i20 | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2640 mm |
