Hyundai i10 2013 vs Suzuki Splash 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i10 engine produces 7 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, but torque is 6 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that by driving the Hyundai i10 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai i10 2013 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Hyundai i10 2013 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.59 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is smaller. Hyundai i10 is 11 cm shorter than the Suzuki Splash, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 252 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 573 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i10 has 74 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The Suzuki Splash 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 473 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | no data | |
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