Hyundai i30 2012 vs Volvo C30 2009

 
Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Volvo C30
2009 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 90 HP109 HP
Torque: 220 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 seconds11.3 seconds
Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 19 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.14.5
Real fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100km5.2 l/100km
The Volvo C30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1290 km in combined cycle1150 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway1360 km on highway
920 km with real consumption1000 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.27 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.47 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 3 cm longer than the Volvo C30, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 378 litres251 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1316 litresno data
Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity.
Hyundai i30 has 127 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.6 meters
Gross weight: 1`910 kg1`780 kg
Net weight:1`280 kg1`331 kg
Load capacity:630 kg449 kg
Hyundai i30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem more than Volvo C30. Therefore, Hyundai i30 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Hyundai i30 scores higher in safety tests, but Volvo C30 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

below average
Hyundai i30 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C30, so Hyundai i30 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 36003600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
Volvo C30 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher children safety
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