2012 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai ix35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai ix35 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai ix35 (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Hyundai ix35 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 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, 2010 Hyundai ix35 (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
