Hyundai i30 2017 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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 | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 30 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 110 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: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 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, if possible |
1650 litres | 1660 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`880 kg | 1`825 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`294 kg | 1`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 586 kg | 635 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 7400 | |
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