Peugeot 208 2019 vs Hyundai i20 2020
| 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 | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 13.1 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 112 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | no data | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Peugeot 208 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 15 600 | |
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