Hyundai i20 2020 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 100 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 30 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Peugeot 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia RIO | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 86 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 13 800 | |
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