Hyundai i30 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011

 
Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Ford Focus
2011 - 2014
Body: HatchbackSedan
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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 HP125 HP
Torque: 164 NM159 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds11.8 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.76.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway1140 km on highway
670 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption
Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ElantraUsed also on Ford C-Max
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.53 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.48 m
Hyundai i30 is smaller.
Hyundai i30 is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 378 litres475 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1316 litresno data
Ford Focus has more luggage space.
Hyundai i30 has 97 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8501`825
Safety:
Hyundai i30 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
low

below average
Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai i30, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 50004400
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher children safety
  • better safety assist technologies
Ford Focus has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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