Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Hyundai i10 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 67 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 98 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Alto engine produces 1 HP more power than Hyundai i10, but torque is 8 NM less than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
| Suzuki Alto is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Alto is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 910 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Suzuki Alto has 96 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.5 metres less than that of the Hyundai i10, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`250 | 1`405 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2200 | |
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