Hyundai i30 2010 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
| Hyundai i30 is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | no data | |
| Hyundai i30 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Hyundai i30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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