Peugeot 306 2001 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: | 98 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 306 engine produces 37 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 306 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 306 could require 285 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 306 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | 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. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 306 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. | |||
| Peugeot 306 2001 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 306 2001 1.6 engine 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: | 4.27 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 306 is smaller. Peugeot 306 is 3 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 306 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 463 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1316 litres | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 306 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The Hyundai i30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 306 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 5000 | |
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