Peugeot 208 2019 vs Hyundai i20 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| 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: | 130 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 46 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 208 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 208 is larger, but lower. Peugeot 208 is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 1024 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 208 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. This could mean that the Peugeot 208 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 82 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 9200 | |
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