Garage
ENES
Car finder

Comparisons

Hyundai i20 BC3 vs Volkswagen Polo VI: specs side by side

Report an error

Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Hyundai i20 BC3

Hyundai · 2020–present

i20 BC3

C PI 444

Power
62 kW84 PS
0–100 km/h
13.1 s
Top speed
173 km/h
Kerb mass
1,088 kg

Version spec sheet

Photo: RL GNZLZ from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Volkswagen Polo VI

Volkswagen · 2017–present

Polo VI

C PI 402

Power
48 kW65 PS
0–100 km/h
15.5 s
Top speed
164 km/h
Kerb mass
1,105 kg

Version spec sheet

Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Add a third car

At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: i20 BC3 1 Polo VI 4

  • Family Polo VI Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
  • City Polo VI Consumption: 4.7 l/100 km vs 5.6 l/100 km
  • Long trips Polo VI Range: 851 km vs 714 km (estimated)
  • Performance i20 BC3 Power per tonne: 57 kW/t vs 43 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 13.1 s vs 15.5 s
  • Running costs Polo VI Fuel per year: €1,230 vs €1,470 (estimated)
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Hatchback vs Front-wheel drive · Hatchback

In plain words

Hyundai i20 BC3 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 13.1 s against 15.5 s for Volkswagen Polo VI. Volkswagen Polo VI is 13 mm longer than Hyundai i20 BC3 (4,053 mm vs 4,040 mm). Hyundai i20 BC3 is lighter by 17 kg (1,088 kg vs 1,105 kg). Hyundai i20 BC3 has the bigger boot: 352 l against 351 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,470 (Hyundai i20 BC3), €1,230 (Volkswagen Polo VI) (estimated). Volkswagen Polo VI is the older design (from 2017); Hyundai i20 BC3 arrived in 2020. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Polo VI is the pick for family, city, long trips and running costs; the Hyundai i20 BC3 is the pick for performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
Stati20 BC3Polo VI
PIC · 444C · 402
Power 33 24
Grip 40 40
Handling 72 72
Top speed 28 25
Launch 20 12

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 i20 BC3petrol · 62 kW (84 PS) 18.48 sat 117 km/h
  2. 2 Polo VI1.0 MPI 65 · petrol · 48 kW (65 PS) 19.44 sat 111 km/h · +0.96 s

Race them in 1CARS Race →

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

i20 BC3 · Polo VI
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,580 mmWheelbase 8 ft 6 inLength 4,040 mmLength 13 ft 3 in1,450 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,564 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inLength 4,053 mmLength 13 ft 4 in1,438 mm4 ft 9 in
i20 BC3Polo VI
Length 4,040 mm159.1 in 4,053 mm159.6 in +13 mm +0.5 in +0.3%
Width 1,775 mm69.9 in 1,751 mm68.9 in −24 mm −0.9 in −1.4%
Height 1,450 mm57.1 in 1,438 mm56.6 in −12 mm −0.5 in −0.8%
Wheelbase 2,580 mm101.6 in 2,564 mm100.9 in −16 mm −0.6 in −0.6%
Kerb weight 1,088 kg2,399 lb 1,105 kg2,436 lb +17 kg +37 lb +1.6%
Boot 352 l12.4 cu ft 351 l12.4 cu ft −1 l −0.04 cu ft −0.3%
Fuel tank 40 l10.6 gal US 40 l10.6 gal US
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs i20 BC3 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Hyundai i20 BC3Volkswagen Polo VI
General
Version petrol · 62 kW (84 PS) 1.0 MPI 65 · petrol · 48 kW (65 PS)
Production years 2020–present 2017–present
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Country South Korea Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 62 kW (84 PS) 83 hp Better 48 kW (65 PS) 64 hp
Power, all versions 62–88 kW (84–120 PS) 83–118 hp 48–147 kW (65–200 PS) 64–197 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 122 Nm 90 lb-ft No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. 13.1 s Better 15.5 s
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. 173 km/h 107 mph Better 164 km/h 102 mph
Power per tonne 57 kW/t 69 hp/ton calculated Better 43 kW/t 53 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,040 mm 159.1 in 4,053 mm 159.6 in
Width 1,775 mm 69.9 in 1,751 mm 68.9 in
Height 1,450 mm 57.1 in 1,438 mm 56.6 in
Wheelbase 2,580 mm 101.6 in 2,564 mm 100.9 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,088 kg 2,399 lb 1,105 kg 2,436 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 352 l 12.4 cu ft 351 l 12.4 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. 40 l 10.6 gal US 40 l 10.6 gal US
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 5.6 l/100 km 42.0 mpg US 4.7 l/100 km 50.0 mpg US Better
CO₂ 127 g/km 108 g/km Better
Fuel cost per year €1,470/year estimated €1,230/year estimated Better
Range on a full tank 714 km 444 mi estimated 851 km 529 mi estimated Better
Safety
Euro NCAP ★★★★☆ (2021) ★★★★★ (2022) Better

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.

Photo credits