The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 24,100

€ 21,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60.2
69.3
78
56.9
68.9
77.3
69.3 in
Width
68.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
60.2 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
160
100.4
159.6
160 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.52 %

General
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
GB
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
127 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
22.52 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
586 mi
Range
638 mi
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
586 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i20 Active 1.0 T-GDI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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