2012 Hyundai ix35 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai ix35 | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | ix35 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11:01 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
