Vauxhall viva or hyundai i10

Lemonadedrinker

Im having to purchase a different car, used cars not new and Im drawn to the viva and i10. The hyundai seem to be priced more than the vivas. Can anyone recommend which one I should get and why please 

AdrianC

Both are Korean - the Viva is a rebadged Chevrolet Spark, with the Chevrolet brand in Europe being the former Daewoo, GM Korea.
It wasn't sold here long, because of PSA taking over Opel from GM, so the GM Korea buy-ins were discontinued.

Hyundai have a better image and a longer warranty. Whether you're looking at an i10 new enough to be under warranty is a different question. As you say, for the same money, you'll get a newer Viva.

As ever, drive both, decide which you prefer - and look at what the money will buy you.

TimSynths

I drive my neighbour's i10 along with my supercharged Merc- love the i10, its a joy to drive and well made, never misses a beat unlike the Merc. I've had two Astra's in the past but if I had to choose I would go Korean every time for peace of mind.

mobileron

My wife has had the i10 for the last 3 years and loves it to bits,lots of room inside and enough space for her shopping in the boot. 

AdrianC

TimSynths said:

but if I had to choose I would go Korean every time for peace of mind.

That doesn't narrow it down, since both the cars in question are Korean-designed and -built.

cattom

I don't know much about the viva apart from that vauxhall is now part of psa group. (peugeot citreon). as for the i10, anything to do with hyundai all ways does well in the reliability stakes. I believe both vecihles have good write ups in the motoring press.

Goudy

I've lived with a Viva for a short space of time and found it very uncomfortable. It's obvious once you're sat behind the wheel the seats were designed to fit in the space rather than support a human being.
They're a bit "last nights left overs", as already mentioned they car based on a old model from Chevrolet. Sure they cheap, but that doesn't mean you should settle for awful and it is a bit below average.

The i10 is a much better car all round, particularly the models from 2013 onwards. They drive like a much bigger and more expensive car, miles better than the Viva. The only niggle I found was the smaller engined 1 litre did tend to feel a bit over geared in 5th, the 1.25 litre is far better.

Another option might be the Kia Picanto, it's an i10 in a different suit, underneath they are identical.
All Kia's came with a 7 year warranty (Hydundai 5) so a late used Picanto should still have a good few years warranty left on it.
Again the 1.25 engine is the pick and like the i10 you'll even find proper automatic versions if that floats your boat.

chrisw

I wouldn't choose the Viva just because of the name. A Vauxhall Viva should be a proper Vauxhall Viva - a bit rusty round the edges and break down on a daily basis.

Goudy

chrisw said:

I wouldn't choose the Viva just because of the name. A Vauxhall Viva should be a proper Vauxhall Viva - a bit rusty round the edges and break down on a daily basis.

You've just reminded me of a Macc Lads song called "Beer & Sex & Chips n Gravy".

born_again

Anyone else read the thread title & think that's a strange choice of cars to compare.
One new ish one & one throw back to the 70's. Was the 1st car I drove after passing my test.

>>The original Vauxhall Viva, which went on sale way back in 1963, was marketed as a practical and affordable small car. ... The Viva is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and buyers can pick from SE, SE Nav and SL trims. There's also a range-topping Rocks model, which brings a light off-road-style makeover.<<

olgadapolga

I absolutely love my i10 which I've had from new. It's never let me down and drives well. It's small but not cramped and the loading space is more than adequate. Fantastic little car. The first year I had it I was commuting over 200 miles to work, these days it's used for short distances around town with occasional forays beyond that. It's comfortable and cheap to run. And you can actually fit three adults in the back, although it doesn't look big enough...