Hyundai i30 2011 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 24 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i30 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i30 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2011 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Hyundai i30 is larger. Hyundai i30 is 21 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity. Hyundai i30 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 291 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6200 | |
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