The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 18,100

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.15 %

General
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
GB
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
99 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
25.83 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
598 mi
Range
583 mi
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
583 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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