Hyundai i10 2013 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 66 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 94 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i10 engine produces 2 HP less power than Chevrolet Spark, but torque is 1 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Despite less power, Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that by driving the Hyundai i10 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i10 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Picanto | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 3.67 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai i10 is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Spark, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 252 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 873 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i10 has 82 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 173 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Hyundai i10 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`355 | |
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 2800 | |
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