Hyundai i30 2010 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 115 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai i30 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes A class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i30 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. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 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`820 | 1`960 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 8800 | |
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