Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Hyundai i20 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 50 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 116 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm shorter than the Hyundai i20, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1042 litres | |
|
Hyundai i20 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 46 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests, but Hyundai i20 is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above 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 (€): | 5800 | 5600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Polo has
|
Hyundai i20 has
| |