Volkswagen Polo 2006 vs Hyundai i20 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 2 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 1045 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 15 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): | 1`650 | 1`515 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 3200 | |
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