Hyundai i30 2007 vs Hyundai i30 2011

 
Hyundai i30
2007 - 2010
Hyundai i30
2011 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 143 HP126 HP
Torque: 186 NM157 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds11 seconds
Hyundai i30 2007 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 2007 engine produces 17 HP more power than Hyundai i30 2011, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Hyundai i30 2011. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.15.9
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Hyundai i30 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai i30 2007 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30 2011, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 2007 could require 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 2007 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30 2011.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway1000 km on highway
670 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
Hyundai i30 2011 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 400'000 km280'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai i30 2007 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ElantraInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 2011 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.28 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.48 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 2007 is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30 2011, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 340 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litres1250 litres
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.2 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`720
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): 22003400
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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