Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Hyundai i10 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 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: | 81 HP | 67 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 98 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 14 HP more power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 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 | 790 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`405 | |
| 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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