2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 2012 Mitsubishi ASX
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Accent and 2012 Mitsubishi ASX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi ASX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi ASX (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi ASX should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi ASX weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent. 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 Mitsubishi ASX (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi ASX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai Accent | 2012 Mitsubishi ASX | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accent | ASX |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1087 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4369 mm | 4295 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 63 L |