Ford Sierra 1990 vs Hyundai i30 2011
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Sierra engine produces 46 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Sierra consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Sierra consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai i30) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Sierra) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.48 m | |
| Ford Sierra is 19 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Sierra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
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