Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Hyundai i10 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 66 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai i10 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Alto engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai i10, but torque is 4 NM less than Hyundai i10. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 550 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 i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | Used also on Kia Picanto | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i10 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller. Suzuki Alto is 17 cm shorter than the Hyundai i10, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Alto is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 252 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 1046 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Suzuki Alto has 123 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 272 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.6 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`440 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i10 scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai i10 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 7400 | |
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