Hyundai i30 2012 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 13 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i30 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 1436 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 206 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`140 | |
| 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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