Peugeot 306 1999 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 70 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 306 engine produces 58 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 306 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 306 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 306 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i30 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: | 4.27 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`590 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 4800 | |
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