Hyundai i30 2011 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Hyundai i30 engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Elantra | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra 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: | 4.30 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller. Hyundai i30 is 12 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1316 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 8 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra 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 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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