2010 Hyundai i20 vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai i20 and 2010 Volvo XC90 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 (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC90 (185 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Because 2010 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 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, 2010 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai i20 | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volvo |
| Model | i20 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2860 mm |
