Hyundai i20 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
|
The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Polo 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
| Hyundai i20 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Hyundai i20 has
|
Volkswagen Polo has
| |