Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Hyundai i10 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 3 HP more power than Hyundai i10, but torque is 7 NM less than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Spark 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 Chevrolet Spark could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Hyundai i10 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: | 3.64 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Spark is 8 cm longer than the Hyundai i10, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Spark has 55 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. This could mean that the Chevrolet Spark uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai i10, which means Chevrolet Spark can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 1`360 | 1`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai i10 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Hyundai i10, so Hyundai i10 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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