Hyundai i30 2012 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1316 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i30 has 37 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 159 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i30 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 12 400 | |
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