Hyundai i30 2012 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2013

 
Hyundai i30
2012 - 2015
Citroen C3 Picasso
2013 - 2015
Body: HatchbackMinivan / MPV
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel
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: 128 HP112 HP
Torque: 260 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 seconds11.9 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 16 HP more power than Citroen C3 Picasso, but torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C3 Picasso. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.74.8
Real fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100km5.5 l/100km
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1430 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway1210 km on highway
920 km with real consumption900 km with real consumption
Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia VengaInstalled on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.10 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.47 m1.63 m
Hyundai i30 is larger, but lower.
Hyundai i30 is 20 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 17 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 378 litres385 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1316 litres1506 litres
Despite its longer length, Hyundai i30 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Picasso. This could mean that the Hyundai i30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 Picasso (by 190 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`9201`795
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
Citroen C3 Picasso has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai i30, so Citroen C3 Picasso quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 50004800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Citroen C3 Picasso has
  • timing belt engine
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