2012 BMW X3 vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | X3 | i20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
