2012 Hyundai i20 vs. 2013 Infiniti JX

To start off, 2013 Infiniti JX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Hyundai i20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai i20 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti JX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 854 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Infiniti JX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai i20. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX 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, 2013 Infiniti JX (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti JX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai i20 2013 Infiniti JX
Make Hyundai Infiniti
Model i20 JX
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Hatchback Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Natural Gas (CNG)
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1155 kg 2009 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 4989 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1961 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1722 mm
Wheelbase Size 2525 mm 2901 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.8 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.2 L/100km 11.5 L/100km


 

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