Hyundai i20 2018 vs Opel Corsa 2019
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 100 HP | 130 HP | |
Torque: | 172 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
750 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Hyundai i20 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.04 m | 4.06 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
Hyundai i20 is smaller, but higher. Hyundai i20 is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 309 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1042 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i20 has 17 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The Opel Corsa may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 18 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Hyundai i20 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`650 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | average | |
Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 9200 | 14 800 | |
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