Volkswagen Polo 1999 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 315 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 i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 56 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1316 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 133 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 341 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| 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`500 | 1`820 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4600 | |
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