Hyundai Kona 2018 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Hyundai Kona engine produces 126 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 173 NM less than Hyundai i30. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento | |
| 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 Kona 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
| Hyundai Kona is 18 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Kona is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1297 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Kona has 149 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The Hyundai i30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 4 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Kona is 1 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Hyundai Kona can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 16 000 | |
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