Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 45 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 2009 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i20 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1060 litres | |
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Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 25 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Hyundai i20 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Hyundai i20 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
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