2012 Hyundai ix20 vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix20 and 2012 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 33 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 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai ix20 | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | ix20 | Cube |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1301 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2615 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |