Volkswagen Polo 1997 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai i30 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo torque is 9 NM less than Hyundai i30. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 720 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 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 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: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 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 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`450 | 1`820 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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