Hyundai i20 BC3 vs Volkswagen Polo VI: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Hyundai · 2020–present
i20 BC3
- Power
- 88 kW120 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.1 s
- Top speed
- 188 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,165 kg
Volkswagen · 2017–present
Polo VI
- Power
- 48 kW65 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 15.5 s
- Top speed
- 164 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,105 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: i20 BC3 2 Polo VI 4
- Family Polo VI Boot: 351 l vs 262 l; Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
- City Polo VI Consumption: 4.7 l/100 km vs 5.5 l/100 km
- Long trips Polo VI Range: 851 km vs 727 km (estimated)
- Performance i20 BC3 Power per tonne: 76 kW/t vs 43 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 10.1 s vs 15.5 s
- Running costs Polo VI Fuel per year: €1,230 vs €1,440 (estimated)
- Off-road i20 BC3 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 10.1 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). Volkswagen Polo VI is lighter by 60 kg (1,105 kg vs 1,165 kg). Volkswagen Polo VI has the bigger boot: 351 l against 262 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €1,440 (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 and off-road.
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.
| Stat | i20 BC3 | Polo VI |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 494 | C · 402 |
| Power | 41 | 24 |
| Grip | 40 | 40 |
| Handling | 72 | 72 |
| Top speed | 34 | 25 |
| Launch | 32 | 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 i20 BC3petrol · 88 kW (120 PS) 17.21 sat 128 km/h
- 2 Polo VI1.0 MPI 65 · petrol · 48 kW (65 PS) 19.44 sat 111 km/h · +2.23 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| i20 BC3 | Polo 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 | 1,165 kg2,568 lb | 1,105 kg2,436 lb −60 kg −132 lb −5.2% |
| Boot | 262 l9.3 cu ft | 351 l12.4 cu ft +89 l +3.1 cu ft +34.0% |
| Fuel tank | 40 l10.6 gal US | 40 l10.6 gal US |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Hyundai i20 BC3 | Volkswagen Polo VI | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | petrol · 88 kW (120 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. | 88 kW (120 PS) 118 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. | 172 Nm 127 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. | 10.1 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. | 188 km/h 117 mph Better | 164 km/h 102 mph |
| Power per tonne | 76 kW/t 92 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. | 1,165 kg 2,568 lb | 1,105 kg 2,436 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 262 l 9.3 cu ft | 351 l 12.4 cu ft Better |
| 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. | 5.5 l/100 km 42.8 mpg US | 4.7 l/100 km 50.0 mpg US Better |
| CO₂ | 124 g/km | 108 g/km Better |
| Fuel cost per year | €1,440/year estimated | €1,230/year estimated Better |
| Range on a full tank | 727 km 452 mi estimated | 851 km 529 mi estimated Better |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2021) | ★★★★★ (2022) Better |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Fuel, Drive, Fuel tank.
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. † from another version of this generation.