Fiat Punto 2012 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i10, Kia RIO, 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 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. | |||
| Hyundai i20 2014 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Hyundai i20 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Fiat Punto is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1042 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Fiat Punto has 51 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. This could mean that the Fiat Punto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5600 | |
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