Hyundai i20 2014 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
|
Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i20 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | |
| 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 i20 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: | 4.04 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 9 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | no data | |
|
Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Fiesta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai i20 has
|
Ford Fiesta has
| |