Hyundai i20 2009 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 78 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 8 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, but torque is 5 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that by driving the Hyundai i20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i10 | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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: | 3.94 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.59 m | |
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Hyundai i20 is larger, but lower. Hyundai i20 is 23 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Hyundai i20 has 117 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Splash (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i20 is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Hyundai i20 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`515 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | no data | |
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