2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6 vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI

To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6 and 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6.

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 1.7 CRDI (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDI
Make Hyundai Hyundai
Model ix35 ix35
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1591 cc 1685 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 133 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 400 RPM
Torque 164 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 1250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 77.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.4 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11:01 17:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1427 kg 1537 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2640 mm


 

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