Peugeot 308 2014 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 92 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 28 HP less power than Hyundai i30, but torque is 59 NM more than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i30 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i30 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 and Hyundai i30 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1650 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 Peugeot 308 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.6 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`850 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 15 800 | |
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