2011 Volvo XC60 vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volvo XC60 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 779 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volvo XC60 | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Volvo | Hyundai |
Model | XC60 | i20 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1934 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |