Hyundai i20 2025 vs Peugeot 308 2021
| 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: | 90 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai i20 engine produces 40 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 52 litres | |
| 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 308 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia RIO | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, 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 308 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 308 2021 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 308 2021 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai i20 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i20 is 30 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 352 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1165 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Hyundai i20 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 158 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 000 | |
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