Peugeot 208 2012 vs Hyundai i20 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 208 engine produces 7 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Hyundai i20. Despite less power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1180 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i20 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i20 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 2 cm longer 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, if possible |
1076 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`635 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`050 kg | 1`099 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 536 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Peugeot 208 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Peugeot 208, so Peugeot 208 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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