Peugeot 208 2015 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 82 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Peugeot 208 engine produces 2 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Hyundai i20. Despite less power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | 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. | |||
| 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 2014 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 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 208 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 311 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 1042 litres | |
| Peugeot 208 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 34 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`534 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5600 | |
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