Hyundai i30 2017 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 160 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 158 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): | 5.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 101 mm (4 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: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i30 is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 294 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1301 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 101 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.6 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`850 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 16 800 | |
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