Hyundai i30 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 33 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2012 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 i30 2012 1.6 engine Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is larger. Hyundai i30 is 1 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1316 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Hyundai i30 has 8 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 212 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5600 | |
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