In: Mechanical Engineering
Say that you are looking to buy a small call and want to get a very efficient car. You are trying to decide between a hybrids car and an electric car. Hyundai offers the Ioniq in a hybrid gas and an all-electric model. Compare these models by filling in the table below.
Measure 2017 Ioniq blue 2017 Ioniq electric
MPG combined (epa)
MPG city (epa)
MPG highway (epa)
CO2 produced per mile (g/mi) in Columbia, Mo Fuel cost to drive 25mi ($)
Horse power (hp)
Torque (ft-lbf)
Range (mi)
Which would you buy and why?
Specifications | 2017 Ioniq blue | 2017 Ioniq electric |
MPG combined (epa) | 58 | 134(MPGe) |
MPG city (epa) | 57 | 134(MPGe) |
MPG highway (epa) | 59 | 134(MPGe) |
CO2 produced per mile (g/mi) | 79 | 0 |
Horse power (hp) | 104 | 118 |
Torque (ft-lbf) | 125 | 218 |
Range (mi) | 690.2 | 124 |
Fuel cost to drive 25mi ($) | 1.25 | 0.84 |
today in Columbia MO the fule cost is 2.9$ per gallon by taking this into consideration 1.25$ cost to drive 25mi.
Ioniq electric need 30.5kwh to travel 100miles and electicity cost is 0.11$ per kwh by taking all these consideration to ddrive 25mi the cost is 0.84$.
By comparing all specifications i select Ioniq electric is a best car based up on conditions
1.The running cost is low as compared to inoic blue
2.Engine specificatoons also high
3. Eco friendly i.e no emissions
but two drawbacks is there i.e initial cost is high and charging stations are less as compared to fuel stations.