Chevrolet Spark 2013 vs Hyundai i10 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 66 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai i10, but torque is 1 NM less than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Spark over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 590 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 | |||
| 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: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. 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 | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Spark is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 252 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
873 litres | 1046 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 82 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 173 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.4 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`355 | 1`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i10 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Hyundai i10, so Hyundai i10 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6800 | |
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