2010 Hyundai ix35 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai ix35 and 2010 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai ix35 (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Hyundai ix35 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 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 Hyundai ix35 (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai ix35 | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | ix35 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2578 mm |
