Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Hyundai i10 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Alto engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Hyundai i10. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
| Suzuki Alto is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Alto is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 910 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Suzuki Alto has 96 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.5 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`415 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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