2011 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen T5 and 2011 Hyundai ix20 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1002 kg more than 2011 Hyundai ix20. 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 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen T5 | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | T5 | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
