Hyundai i10 2011 vs Mini Cooper 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 99 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i10 engine produces 53 HP less power than Mini Cooper, whereas torque is 61 NM less than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that by driving the Hyundai i10 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i10 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i10 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mini Cooper might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mini Cooper 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 | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.41 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is smaller, but higher. Hyundai i10 is 14 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | 680 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i10 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The Mini Cooper may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Hyundai i10 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`405 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 7400 | |
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