Hyundai i30 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005

 
Hyundai i30
2008 - 2010
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP163 HP
Torque: 255 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds8.6 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 85 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.95.9
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle1030 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway1320 km on highway
910 km with real consumption930 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km390'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 15 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia VengaUsed also on BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.52 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.52 m1.44 m
Hyundai i30 is smaller, but higher.
Hyundai i30 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 415 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1395 litres1385 litres
Hyundai i30 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 10 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9202`045
Safety:
Quality:Hyundai i30 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 30004000
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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