Hyundai i10 2013 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i10 engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i10 could require 225 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 Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 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: | 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: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is smaller, but higher. Hyundai i10 is 31 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 252 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 952 litres | |
| Hyundai i10 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Hyundai i10 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`455 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6400 | |
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