Hyundai i30 2012 vs Hyundai ix35 2009

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Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Hyundai ix35
2009 - 2013
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Hyundai i30 is available only with front wheel drive, while Hyundai ix35 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 1.61.6 - 2.4

Performance

Power: 90 - 135 HP115 - 184 HP
Torque: 137 - 260 NM164 - 383 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 - 13.5 seconds9.4 - 12.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.1 - 6.95.2 - 9.2
Hyundai i30 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Hyundai ix35. On average, Hyundai i30 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.41 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.49 m1.67 m
Hyundai i30 is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 18 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 528 litres591 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1642 litres1436 litres
Despite its longer length, Hyundai i30 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Hyundai i30 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 206 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai ix35.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`879~ 2`044
Safety:
The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

average
Average price (€): 62007800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
Hyundai ix35 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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