2012 Hyundai ix20 vs. 2012 Hyundai i40

To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix20 and 2012 Hyundai i40 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i40 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix20. 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 i40 (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix20.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai ix20 2012 Hyundai i40
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model ix20 i40
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 164 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4850 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 85.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17:01 11:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 167 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 11.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1268 kg 1534 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1765 mm 1815 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2615 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.1 L/100km 5.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.6 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.6 L/100km 6 L/100km


 

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