Hyundai i30 2010 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| 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 Mercedes A class 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 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller, but higher. Hyundai i30 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1157 litres | |
| Hyundai i30 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 93 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 8600 | |
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