Peugeot 306 1999 vs Hyundai i30 2011
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 112 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 306 engine produces 38 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Hyundai i30. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.5 | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 306 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Xantia | Used also on 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 5000 | |
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