Hyundai i30 2012 vs Hyundai ix35 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 197 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.9 | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai i30 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.66 m | |
| Hyundai i30 is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai i30 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Hyundai i30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai ix35 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7400 | |
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