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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i30 engine produces 8 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix35 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai ix35 2010 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai ix35 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.67 m | |
| Hyundai i30 is 9 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 21 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`090 | |
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 7800 | |
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