Volkswagen Polo 1996 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 75 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 60 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 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 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 620 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Polo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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: | 4.14 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 16 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
760 litres | 1316 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 77 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The Hyundai i30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 556 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.3 metres more 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`485 | 1`820 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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