Hyundai i30 2010 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai i30 engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo C30. Despite the higher power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 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: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| 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: | 4.28 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 | no data | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i30 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| 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`820 | 1`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 4000 | |
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