Peugeot 308 2007 vs Hyundai i30 2010

 
Peugeot 308
2007 - 2011
Hyundai i30
2010 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 95 HP109 HP
Torque: 136 NM137 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds11.7 seconds
Peugeot 308 engine produces 14 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.55.8
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle910 km in combined cycle
1150 km on highway1010 km on highway

Engines

Engine production duration: 6 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Citroen C3 PicassoInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai i20
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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Peugeot 308 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: 4.28 m4.28 m
Width: 1.82 m1.78 m
Height: 1.50 m1.48 m
Peugeot 308 and Hyundai i30 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 348 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1201 litres1250 litres
Peugeot 308 has 8 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 49 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7801`720
Safety: no data
Quality:
below 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 (€): 28003400
Pros and Cons: Peugeot 308 has
  • lower price
Hyundai i30 has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
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