Hyundai i30 2015 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 850 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5800 | |
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