2010 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20.
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2010 Lada Niva | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Lada | Hyundai |
Model | Niva | i20 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |