2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2012 Hyundai i20

To start off, both 2012 Volvo C70 and 2012 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20.

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 Volvo C70 (350 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volvo C70 2012 Hyundai i20
Make Volvo Hyundai
Model C70 i20
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 99 HP
Torque 350 Nm 137 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1155 kg
Vehicle Length 4582 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1836 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2639 mm 2525 mm


 

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