Hyundai i30 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2011

 
Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Peugeot 308
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 128 HP92 HP
Torque: 260 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds13.6 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.24.5
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1260 km in combined cycle1330 km in combined cycle
1390 km on highway1500 km on highway
Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia VengaInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.50 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.56 m
Hyundai i30 and Peugeot 308 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 528 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1642 litres2149 litres
Hyundai i30 has 8 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 507 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9202`100
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Hyundai i30 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Hyundai i30 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 62003800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
Peugeot 308 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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