Hyundai i30 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 308, but torque is 58 NM less than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.7 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i30 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 109 mm (4.3 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 and Peugeot 308 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1660 litres | |
| Hyundai i30 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 7800 | |
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