2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Sienna and 2011 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 499 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i30. 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 i30 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai i30 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai i30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Sienna | i30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
