Hyundai i40 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 123 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 235 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.74 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 3 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i40 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i40 has 26 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.94 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.46 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Hyundai i40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 36 200 | |
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