2010 Hyundai ix20 vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai ix20 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai ix35 (113 HP @ 400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 269 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 Hyundai ix35 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai ix20 | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | ix20 | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17:01 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2615 mm | 2640 mm |
