Peugeot 301 2017 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Peugeot 301 engine produces 20 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Peugeot 301 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.0 | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 301 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 301 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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 Peugeot 301 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Peugeot 301 is 15 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1316 litres | |
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Peugeot 301 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 301 has 128 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 301 (by 16 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`524 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4800 | |
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