Hyundai i30 2017 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 8 NM less than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1504 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 81 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 1.4 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`850 | 1`932 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 10 800 | |
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