Hyundai i20 2009 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 78 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai i20 engine produces 4 HP less power than Peugeot 208, but torque is 1 NM more than Peugeot 208. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| 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: | 3.94 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i20 is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1045 litres | 1076 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`527 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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