Hyundai i30 2008 vs Renault Megane 2006

 
Hyundai i30
2008 - 2010
Renault Megane
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 126 HP110 HP
Torque: 154 NM151 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds11.3 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 16 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.27.0
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km7.5 l/100km
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 Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 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 Renault Megane.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1050 km on highway
730 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km420'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 19 years26 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIOInstalled on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hyundai i30 2008 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.

Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ...  More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.50 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.52 m1.46 m
Hyundai i30 is smaller, but higher.
Hyundai i30 is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i30 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 415 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1395 litres1600 litres
Renault Megane has more luggage space.
Hyundai i30 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 205 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8201`795
Safety: no data
Quality:
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 Renault Megane, so Hyundai i30 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 28001400
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Renault Megane has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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