Nissan Cube 2009 vs Hyundai ix20 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Nissan Cube engine produces 2 HP less power than Hyundai ix20, but torque is 16 NM more than Hyundai ix20. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.5 | |
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The Hyundai ix20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Cube consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Cube could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai ix20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Cube engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Tiida | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai ix20 2010 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
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Nissan Cube is smaller, but higher. Nissan Cube is 12 cm shorter than the Hyundai ix20, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Cube is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 323 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1645 litres | 1486 litres | |
| Nissan Cube has 117 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Cube (by 159 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai ix20 scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Cube scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4800 | |
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