Hyundai i30 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Hyundai i30
2010 - 2012
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP177 HP
Torque: 260 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds8.1 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 62 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 3.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.54.9
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km6.0 l/100km
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 BMW 3 series, 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1170 km in combined cycle1240 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway1450 km on highway
890 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.3 inches)141 mm (5.6 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia VengaInstalled 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.53 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.52 m1.44 m
Hyundai i30 is smaller, but higher.
Hyundai i30 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 415 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1395 litres1385 litres
Hyundai i30 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 10 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 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`9202`045
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 40005200
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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