Hyundai i40 2011 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai i40 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i40 engine produces 21 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Hyundai ix35. Thanks to more power Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that by driving the Hyundai i40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i40 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.66 m | |
| Hyundai i40 is 36 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i40 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1719 litres | 1436 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai i40 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Hyundai i40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 283 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`140 | |
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| The Hyundai i40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7400 | |
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