Hyundai i30 2012 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 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 more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai ix35 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. Hyundai ix35 2009 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai ix35 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.66 m | |
| Hyundai i30 is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1436 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai i30 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Hyundai i30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 206 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai ix35 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7400 | |
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