Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Hyundai i30 2011
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLA engine produces 85 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 193 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| 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 Mercedes GLA 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLA 2013 2.0 engine 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: | 4.42 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is larger. Mercedes GLA is 14 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1250 litres | |
| Mercedes GLA has 81 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 1.6 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Mercedes GLA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 3400 | |
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