2012 Hyundai Atos vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Atos and 2012 Hyundai ix20 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix20 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Atos. 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 Hyundai ix20 (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Atos | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Atos | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
