2011 Hyundai i20 vs. 2011 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai i20 and 2011 Hyundai ix35 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai ix35 (113 HP @ 400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 382 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i20. 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, 2011 Hyundai ix35 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai i20 | 2011 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | i20 | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 99 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 1155 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2640 mm |
