Hyundai i30 2010 vs Renault Megane 2008
| 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1162 litres | |
| Hyundai i30 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`762 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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