2012 Hyundai ix20 vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix20 and 2012 Hyundai ix35 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 ix35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 159 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 ix35 (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix35 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 ix35 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | ix20 | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2615 mm | 2640 mm |
