2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
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, 2012 Hyundai Elantra (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Transit Connect | Elantra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 48 L |