Hyundai Solaris

Hyundai Solaris: Generations, Engines and Specs

The Hyundai Solaris is a FWD Sedan offered in the supplied catalogue data from September 2010 onward. The model history contains two generations, each represented by a standard version and a restyling, making four catalogue entries in total. Every listed Solaris uses a front, transverse, naturally aspirated Gasoline engine with Distributed injection (multi-point).

Overview

The Hyundai Solaris is a FWD Sedan offered in the supplied catalogue data from September 2010 onward. The model history contains two generations, each represented by a standard version and a restyling, making four catalogue entries in total. Every listed Solaris uses a front, transverse, naturally aspirated Gasoline engine with Distributed injection (multi-point). Depending on the generation and modification, buyers can choose a Manual or Automatic gearbox and a 1.4 MT, 1.4 AT, 1.6 MT, or 1.6 AT version. Price, crash, reliability, problems, service-manual, and sales information is not measured in the supplied data.

Hyundai Solaris Generations

The Hyundai Solaris first generation ran from September 2010 through May 2014 as a Sedan. Its catalogue entry contains seven records covering 1.4 MT, 1.4 AT, 1.6 MT, and 1.6 AT versions. Some names occur more than once because the database records separate specification variants.

The first-generation restyling ran from June 2014 through February 2017, also exclusively as a Sedan. It contains eight records: repeated entries for 1.4 MT, 1.4 AT, 1.6 MT, and 1.6 AT. Depending on the individual record, production stops in January or February 2017.

The Hyundai Solaris second generation ran from February 2017 through August 2020 as a Sedan and contains four versions: 1.4 MT, 1.6 MT, 1.4 AT, and 1.6 AT.

The second-generation restyling began in February 2020. No end date is measured in the supplied data. This Sedan also has four versions: 1.4 MT, 1.6 MT, 1.4 AT, and 1.6 AT.

Hyundai Solaris Engine and Specs

All versions have a naturally aspirated, front, transverse Gasoline engine, four Inline cylinders, four valves per cylinder, and Distributed injection (multi-point). All are FWD. The first generation and its restyling use 1,396 cc and 1,591 cc engines; the second generation and its restyling use 1,368 cc and 1,591 cc engines.

The repeated first-generation database records have the same core engine and transmission specifications shown above. The first-generation 1.4 engine produces its 107 hp at 6,300 rpm and 135 Nm at 5,000 rpm, while its 1.6 produces 123 hp at 6,300 rpm and 155 Nm at 4,200 rpm. In both second-generation stages, the 1.4 produces 100 hp at 6,000 rpm and 132 Nm at 4,000 rpm; the 1.6 produces 123 hp at 6,300 rpm and 151 Nm at 4,850 rpm.

Hyundai Solaris Performance and Fuel Economy

The quickest measured Solaris is the first-generation 1.6 MT at 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h. The highest measured top speed is 193 km/h for the second-generation and restyled second-generation 1.6 MT. The lowest measured combined consumption is 5.7 L/100 km for the second-generation 1.4 MT in both standard and restyled form.

Carbon-dioxide output is not measured for the first generation. The first-generation restyling records 139–155 g/km and Euro 4 classification, while the second generation and its restyling record 133–153 g/km and Euro 5 classification.

Hyundai Solaris Dimensions, Weight and Wheel Sizes

External length, width, height, wheelbase, and cargo dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. Every listed Solaris has 160 mm of ground clearance and accepts 185/65 R15 or 195/55 R16 wheels.

First-generation kerb weight ranges from 1,110 to 1,135 kg, while gross weight is 1,565 kg and fuel-tank capacity is 43 litres. The first-generation restyling has kerb weights of 1,130 kg for 1.4 MT, 1,150 kg for 1.4 AT, 1,134 kg for 1.6 MT, and 1,154 kg for 1.6 AT. Gross weight is 1,565 kg and tank capacity is 43 litres for all four.

For the second generation and its restyling, 1.4 MT weighs 1,150 kg kerb and 1,560 kg gross; 1.6 MT weighs 1,160 kg kerb and 1,580 kg gross; 1.4 AT weighs 1,182 kg kerb and 1,600 kg gross; and 1.6 AT weighs 1,198 kg kerb and 1,610 kg gross. Each has a 50-litre fuel tank.

All versions use Independent, spring front suspension and Semi-independent rear suspension. Front brakes are Ventilated disc. Rear brakes are disc on the first generation and its restyling, and Drum on both second-generation stages.

Which Hyundai Solaris Version to Choose?

Among the second-generation versions, the 1.4 MT is the economy-focused choice: its 5.7 L/100 km combined figure is 0.3 L/100 km below the standard second-generation 1.6 MT and 0.9 L/100 km below the 1.6 AT. The trade-off is performance. Its 12.2-second acceleration time is 1.9 seconds slower than the 1.6 MT, and its 185 km/h top speed is 8 km/h lower.

The second-generation 1.6 MT is the performance choice. It combines the fastest time in that generation, 10.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with the highest top speed, 193 km/h. Compared with the 1.4 MT, it adds 23 hp and 19 Nm.

For an Automatic, the 1.6 AT offers 23 hp and 19 Nm more than the second-generation 1.4 AT. It reaches 100 km/h 1.7 seconds sooner and has a top speed 9 km/h higher, but combined consumption rises from 6.4 to 6.6 L/100 km.

In the first-generation restyling, 1.6 MT is again the quickest choice at 10.3 seconds, while 1.4 MT records the lowest combined consumption at 5.9 L/100 km. Price, used-car availability, crash history, reliability, and repair problems are not measured, so they cannot be used to rank the versions from the supplied data.