Volkswagen Polo 1994 vs Hyundai i30 2012

 
Volkswagen Polo
1994 - 1995
Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 55 HP100 HP
Torque: 100 NM137 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.3 seconds13.2 seconds
Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Polo engine produces 45 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.56.0
Real fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle880 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption720 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 1.4 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 i30 2012 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 3.72 m4.30 m
Width: 1.66 m1.78 m
Height: 1.42 m1.47 m
Volkswagen Polo is smaller.
Volkswagen Polo is 58 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 245 litres378 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
975 litres1316 litres
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: 10.1 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric 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`3751`820
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 8004600
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 8.6/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Hyundai i30 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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