Hyundai i30 2010 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 36 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 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 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i30 2010 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 1 cm longer than the Volvo C30, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 921 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i30 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 329 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo C30, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C30, so Hyundai i30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4200 | |
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