Hyundai i30 2015 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i30 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i30 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2015 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i30 2015 1.4 engine Renault Megane 2013 1.2 engine: The Renault 1.2 TCe engine (H5FT) is a four-cylinder, fully aluminum turbocharged unit equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head without hydraulic lifters. It features direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, variable valve timing on both camshafts, ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1316 litres | 1162 litres | |
| Hyundai i30 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`787 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5000 | |
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