Hyundai i40 2015 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 165 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | Used also on Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i40 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: | 4.77 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Hyundai i40 is larger, but lower. Hyundai i40 is 7 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai i40 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Hyundai i40 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i40 (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Hyundai i40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i40 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5000 | |
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