2010 Hyundai i10 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai i10 and 2010 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,200 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (69 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 67 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai i10 | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | i10 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
