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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 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 22 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Kona 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. | |||
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 | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1301 litres | 1297 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai i30 has 149 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. 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 4 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`930 | |
| 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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