BMW 3 series 2018 vs Hyundai i30 2017

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BMW 3 series
2018 -
Hyundai i30
2017 -
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Hyundai i30 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)1.0 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 113 - 374 HP100 - 140 HP
Torque: 250 - 580 NM134 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 - 8.9 seconds9.1 - 12.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 - 6.33.7 - 5.2
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Hyundai i30. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30.
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Ground clearance: 130 - 141 mm (5.1 - 5.6 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.59 m
Width: 1.83 m1.80 m
Height: 1.44 m1.47 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower.
BMW 3 series is 12 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres602 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1510 litres1650 litres
Hyundai i30 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 102 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 140 litres).
Turning diameter: 12 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`266~ 1`881
Safety:
BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 27 60015 600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
Hyundai i30 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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