Hyundai i10 2011 vs Fiat Panda 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 69 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 88 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i10 engine produces 15 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Fiat Panda. Thanks to more power Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that by driving the Hyundai i10 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i10 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 | 12 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: | 3.59 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i10 is 5 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Panda, which means Hyundai i10 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`405 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai i10 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Panda has serious deffects in 400 percent more cases than Hyundai i10, so Hyundai i10 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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