2010 Volkswagen Eos vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Eos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Eos would be higher. Both 2010 Volkswagen Eos and 2011 Hyundai Elantra are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Volkswagen Eos (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
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2010 Volkswagen Eos | 2011 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Eos | Elantra |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4423 mm | 4486 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1444 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |