Hyundai i20 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 78 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i20 engine produces 2 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai i20 is larger. Hyundai i20 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i20 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1045 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i20 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 15 litres). | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Hyundai i20 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Hyundai i20 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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