Chevrolet Spark 2013 vs Hyundai i20 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
|
Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 17 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
|
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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Spark could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 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 i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i20 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
|
Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Spark is 36 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
873 litres | 1060 litres | |
|
Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 125 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 187 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.4 metres less than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chevrolet Spark has
|
Hyundai i20 has
| |