Hyundai i30 2017 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Kona is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 37 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, 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 Kona might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i30 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: | 4.34 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
| Hyundai i30 is 18 cm longer than the Hyundai Kona, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 361 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1301 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i30 has 34 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 17 400 | |
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