Hyundai Kona 2017 vs Hyundai i30 2017
Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 265 NM | 242 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
Hyundai Kona is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Kona engine produces 37 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Hyundai Kona reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.8 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Kona might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Hyundai i30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.17 m | 4.34 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
Hyundai Kona is 18 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Kona is 10 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 361 litres | 395 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1301 litres | |
Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Hyundai Kona has 34 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
Safety: | |||
The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | no data | average | |
Average price (€): | 17 800 | 15 600 | |
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