2012 Renault Trafic vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2012 Renault Trafic 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai ix35 (113 HP @ 400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
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 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Trafic | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Trafic | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2640 mm |
