Peugeot 208 2012 vs Hyundai i20 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 17 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.7 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Hyundai i20 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i10, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai i20 2012 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Hyundai i20 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Peugeot 208 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`527 | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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