2012 Hyundai i20 vs. 2013 Mazda CX-05
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-05 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-05 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-05 weights approximately 400 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 Mazda CX-05 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 Mazda CX-05 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 Mazda CX-05 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-05 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai i20 | 2013 Mazda CX-05 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mazda |
| Model | i20 | CX-05 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17:01 | 13.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4555 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2165 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2525 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
