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    2018 Hyundai Elite i20 vs Honda Jazz vs VW Polo - Specifications & Features Comparison

    Published On Feb 22, 2018 01:06 PM By Khan Mohd.

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    So, how do the three premium hatches compare against each other on paper? What all do they offer and where do they lag?

    With the launch of the Hyundai Elite i20 facelift at the recently concluded Auto Expo 2018, the premium hatchback segment is looking fresher than ever. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno continues to sell through the roof, followed by the i20, the Jazz and the Polo. We’ve compared the top two models earlier (Read Baleno vs Elite i20 2018), so now let’s see how the bottom two stack against the Korean warrior.

    Dimensions

    Car Models

    Hyundai Elite i20 2018

    Honda Jazz

    VW Polo

    Length

    3985mm

    3995mm

    3971mm

    Width

    1734mm

    1694mm

    1682mm

    Height

    1505mm

    1544mm

    1469mm

    Wheelbase

    2570mm

    2530mm

    2469mm

    Ground Clearance

    170mm

    165mm

    165mm

    Boot Space

    268 litres

    354 litres

    280 litres

    The Honda Jazz not only appears big, it indeed is. The Japanese hatchback is longer and taller than the competition here. By contrast, the new 2018 Elite i20 is wider by a good 40mm and has the longest wheelbase as well. On the clearance front too, the i20 turns out to be the big dog.

    Engines

    Petrol

    Car Models

    Hyundai Elite i20 2018

    Honda Jazz

    VW Polo

    Engines

    1.2-litre

    1.2-litre

    1.2-litre

    Power

    83PS

    90PS

    75PS

    Torque

    114.7Nm

    110Nm

    110Nm

    Transmission

    5MT

    5MT/CVT

    5MT

    Mileage

    18.6kmpl

    18.7kmpl

    16.47kmpl

    Powered by 1.2-litre petrol engines, all three cars are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission except for the Honda Jazz, which gets an option of a CVT (continuously variable transmission) gearbox. While the Jazz turns out to be the most powerful hatchback here, the Volkswagen Polo is the least in putting out power. That said, it matches the Jazz when it comes to torque figures. However, the new 2018 Elite i20 wins the torque race with a figure of 114.7Nm. Another department where the Hyundai impresses is fuel efficiency though the petrol Honda Jazz is neck and neck with the Elite i20.  

    Diesel

    Car Models

    Hyundai Elite i20 2018

    Honda Jazz

    VW Polo

    Engines

    1.4-litre

    1.5-litre

    1.5-litre

    Power

    90PS

    100PS

    90PS/110PS (GT)

    Torque

    219.66Nm

    200Nm

    230Nm/250Nm (GT)

    Transmission

    6MT

    6MT

    5MT

    Mileage

    22.54kmpl

    27.3kmpl

    20.14kmpl/21.49kmpl (GT)

    The power-dominance of the Jazz continues with the diesel engines as well but it can’t beat the Polo GT TDI. The Jazz gets a 1.5-litre, 100PS engine, generating 10PS more power than the new 2018 Elite i20 and the regular Polo. With the GT badge, the Polo pumps 110PS of power making it the most powerful hatch in this comparison. It also generates maximum torque of 250Nm, followed by the Elite i20 and the Jazz. But then it’s the Honda that’s the most fuel efficient of the lot with a mileage figure of 27.3kmpl.

    Features

    All three hatchbacks come with dual front airbags and ABS with EBD as standard right from their base variants onwards. However, in the Jazz, ABS with EBD is offered only in the base diesel variant and not in the petrol. While the VW Polo gets height-adjustable driver’s seat, adjustable front and rear head restraints and rear fog lamps, the Jazz comes with all-four power windows and integrated head restraints. The i20 seem to be too barebones in its entry-level variant, however, its higher variants are adequately loaded.

    2018 Hyundai Elite i20

    The top-spec variant of the 2018 Elite i20 features projector headlamps, side and curtain airbags and push-button start stop, which isn’t offered in any of the cars in this comparison. While the Jazz offers 60:40 split seating and LED rear tail lamps, the Polo comes with rain-sensing wipers and a cooled glovebox.

    The Japanese and the Korean cars get a touchscreen infotainment unit (7-inch i20 and 6.5-inch Polo) that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Jazz too gets a similar 6.2-inch unit but it doesn’t support the connectivity options like its peers. Rear AC vents are offered on the i20 and the Polo, but absent in the Jazz.

    Standard features

    Features

    2018 Hyundai Elite i20

    Honda Jazz

    VW Polo

    Dual airbags

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    ABS with EBD

    Yes

    Yes (only diesel)

    Yes

    Central locking

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Power Windows

    Front

    Front & Rear

    Front

    Speed sensing auto door lock

    Yes

    No

    No

    Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering

    No

    Only Tilt

    Yes

    Adjustable seat headrests

    Front

    Front

    Front and rear

    Tachometer

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Body coloured  bumpers, door handles and ORVMs

    Only bumpers

    NA

    Yes

    Fog lamps

    No

    No

    Rear

    Foldable seats

    NA

    Bench Type Seat Back Folding

    Single folding rear seat backrest

    Features in top-end variant:

    Features

    2018 Hyundai Elite i20

    Honda Jazz

    VW Polo

    Side & Curtain airbags

    Yes

    No

    No

    Projector headlamps

    Yes

    No

    No

    Tilt & telescopic steering

    Yes

    Tilt

    Yes

    Automatic headlamps

    Yes

    No

    No

    Smart key

    Yes

    No

    No

    Foldable seats

    NA

    Magic seats

    -Utility, Long, Tall and Refresh Modes

    - 60:40 split seat back & cushion

    - Reclining rear seat

    - Rear seat adjustable headrest

    Single folding rear seat backrest

    Wheel size

    16-inch alloys

    15-inch alloys

    16-inch alloys

    LED DRLs

    Yes

    No

    No

    Glove box cooling

    Yes

    NA

    Yes

    Rear wiper and washer

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Touchscreen infotainment system

    7-inch with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity

    6.2-inch with navigation

    6.5-inch with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity

    Push button start/stop

    Yes

    NA

    No

    Rear camera

    Yes

    Rear parking camera (wide, normal & top down view)

    No

    Reverse parking sensors

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Also read: Top 5 Hatchbacks At Auto Expo 2018 – New Swift, 45X, Elite i20, Future-S & Tiago

    Prices (ex-showroom Delhi):

    Petrol prices

    Hyundai Elite i20 2018

    Honda Jazz

    VW Polo

    Era - Rs 5.35 lakh

    E – Rs 5.99 lakh

    Trendline – Rs 5.42 lakh

    Magna Executive - Rs 5.99 lakh

    S – Rs 6.63 lakh/ Rs 7.71 lakh (CVT)

    Anniversary Edition – Rs 5.99 lakh

    Sportz - Rs 6.59 lakh

    SV – Rs 7.06 lakh

    Comfortline – Rs 6.11 lakh

    Asta - Rs 7.11 lakh

    V – Rs 7.41 lakh/ Rs 8.47 lakh (CVT)

    Highline – Rs 7.02 lakh

    Asta (Dual Tone) - Rs 7.36 lakh

    V Privilege – Rs 7.36 lakh / Rs 8.42 lakh (AT)

    Highline Plus – Rs 7.24 lakh

    Asta(O) - Rs 7.90 lakh

    VX – Rs 7.90 lakh

    GT– Rs 9.20 lakh

     

     

    GT Sport Edition – Rs 9.42 lakh

    Diesel prices

    Hyundai Elite i20 2018

    Honda Jazz

    VW Polo

    Era - Rs 6.73 lakh

    E – Rs 7.36 lakh

    Trendline – Rs 6.93 lakh

    Magna Executive - Rs 7.31 lakh

    S – Rs 8.04 lakh

    Comfortline – Rs 7.84 lakh

    Sportz - Rs 7.83 lakh

    SV – Rs 8.44 lakh

    Highline – Rs 8.55 lakh

    Asta - Rs 8.36 lakh

    V – Rs 8.89 lakh

    Highline Plus – Rs 8.78 lakh

    Asta (Dual Tone) - Rs 8.60 lakh

     

    V Privilege – Rs 8.82 lakh

    GT– Rs 9.34 lakh

    Asta(O) - Rs 9.15 lakh

    VX – Rs 9.32 lakh

    GT Sport Edition – Rs 9.56 lakh

    Following the facelift, the Hyundai Elite i20 has become a more well-rounded package with the right amount of practical and feel-good features, at least in the top-spec variant. Side and curtain airbags further highlight its safety quotient. At Rs 5.35 lakh and Rs 6.73 lakh (ex-showroom), it’s also the most affordable of the three hatchbacks in both the petrol and diesel guises.

    If space is a priority, then the Honda Jazz will match your needs better. It’s got the biggest boot of the lot and the Magic Seats in the top-end variant adds to its versatility. And if you want a cheaper petrol automatic, then Jazz is the only option. The Jazz also has better rated mileage figures than the other two. However, it’s mid variants are also pricier compared to the features offered.

    Stay tuned to CarDekho for more updates.

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