Hyundai i30 2008 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai i30 engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 560'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 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 Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1395 litres | 1590 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Hyundai i30 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 195 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`975 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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