Hyundai i30 2013 vs Renault Megane 2012
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 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: | 100 HP | 106 HP | |
Torque: | 137 NM | 151 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 6 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 18 years | 25 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 368 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1316 litres | 1162 litres | |
Hyundai i30 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 154 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`720 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | low | |
Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 5400 | 3800 | |
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