Hyundai Accent 1999 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 90 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 45 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Accent could require 300 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Accent consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Accent 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Accent is smaller. Hyundai Accent is 10 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 321 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
859 litres | 1316 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Hyundai Accent has 57 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 457 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 4800 | |
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