2012 Buick Verano vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2012 Buick Verano and 2012 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Verano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Verano (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Verano weights approximately 126 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30. 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, 2012 Buick Verano (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Verano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Verano | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Verano | i30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1371 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 53 L |
