Hyundai i20 2009 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i20 engine produces 14 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Suzuki Splash. Thanks to more power Hyundai i20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i20 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i20 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i20 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 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 Suzuki Splash engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | 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. | |||
| Hyundai i20 2009 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i20 2009 1.4 engine | |||
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 |
1060 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage capacity. 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 Hyundai i20 (by 10 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`565 | 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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