Hyundai i30 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 49 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 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 BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai i30 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai i30 has 68 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series 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 257 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5800 | |
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