Hyundai i20 2014 vs Fiat Punto 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 84 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 15 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
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 i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Hyundai i20 is 3 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 5 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i20 has 51 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The Fiat Punto 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 i20 (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Hyundai i20 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2800 | |
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