2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6 vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDI
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6 and 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 133 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDI weights approximately 252 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6.
Because 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDI is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDI 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, 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDI (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.6. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix35 2.0 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 2.0 CRDI | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | ix35 | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11:01 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1679 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 |
