Hyundai i10 2008 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 78 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
|
Hyundai i10 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i10 engine produces 10 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Thanks to more power Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
|
The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i10 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto 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: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 3.57 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
| Hyundai i10 is 7 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i10 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | 774 litres | |
|
Hyundai i10 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i10 has 96 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Hyundai i10 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai i10 has
|
Suzuki Alto has
| |