Hyundai i30 2015 vs Renault Megane 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 135 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1595 litres | |
| Hyundai i30 has 4 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 47 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`824 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5800 | |
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