Hyundai ix20 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 124 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix20 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai ix20 engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Hyundai ix20 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai ix20 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Hyundai ix20 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai ix20 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Golf Plus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix20 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus 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: | 4.10 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
| Hyundai ix20 is 10 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 395 litres | |
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Hyundai ix20 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai ix20 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. The Volkswagen Golf Plus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai ix20 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Hyundai ix20 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai ix20 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6400 | |
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