Hyundai i20 2018 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai i20) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 78 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i20 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 i20 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo 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: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Hyundai i20 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 101 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Hyundai i20 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 7800 | |
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