BMW 3 series 2005 vs Hyundai i30 2008

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Hyundai i30
2008 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP115 HP
Torque: 340 NM255 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds11.6 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.94.9
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 150 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway1230 km on highway
930 km with real consumption910 km with real consumption

Drive type

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

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km320'000 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: 9 years15 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 1 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga
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: 4.52 m4.48 m
Width: 1.82 m1.78 m
Height: 1.44 m1.52 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres415 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1385 litres1395 litres
BMW 3 series has 45 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 10 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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`0451`920
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 (€): 40003000
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
Hyundai i30 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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