Hyundai i10 2013 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i10 engine produces 19 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Thanks to more power Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
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: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, 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. 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 | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is larger. Hyundai i10 is 17 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 252 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 774 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i10 has 123 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 272 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 0.6 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`450 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i10 scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Alto is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i10 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2800 | |
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