The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 16,800

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
60.2
69.3
78
57.6
66.2
74.8
69.3 in
Width
66.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60.2 in
Height
57.6 in
101.2
160
97.2
156.4
160 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2540 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %

General
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
GB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.32 lb/hp
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
25.83 lb/hp
34.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
49 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
598 mi
Range
756 mi
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft