Hyundai i30 2012 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 76 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Hyundai i30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo | |
| 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 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller. Hyundai i30 is 6 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1516 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i30 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai i30, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4200 | |
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