Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Hyundai i10 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 63 HP more power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i10 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i10 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Polo is 31 cm longer than the Hyundai i10, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 252 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1046 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 28 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i10. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i10, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7400 | |
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