The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Hyundai i20 Active 1.4 (18 - ..)
€ 16,000

€ 14,900

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Hyundai i20 Active 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
60.2
69.3
78
66.2 in
Width
69.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.6 in
Height
60.2 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
160
156.3 in
Length
160 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.6 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
6R
Generation
GB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
99 hp
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
106 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.05 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
25.05 lb/hp
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
526 mi
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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