Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Hyundai i10 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 66 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Alto engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai i10, but torque is 4 NM less than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Alto could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i10 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | Used also on Kia Picanto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i10 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: | 3.50 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller. Suzuki Alto is 17 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Alto is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 252 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 1046 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Suzuki Alto has 123 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 272 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai i10, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`250 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i10 scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai i10 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 7400 | |
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