2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 962 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.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai ix20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix20.
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2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
Model | Touareg | ix20 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |