2011 Toyota Yaris vs. 2011 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Yaris 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 7 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Yaris | 2011 Hyundai ix35 | |
Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
Model | Yaris | ix35 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 400 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1049 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1689 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |