2012 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai ix20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai ix20 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 66 kg more than 2011 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 Volkswagen Passat (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix20. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Hyundai |
| Model | Passat | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4769 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2712 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
