Peugeot 308 2017 vs Hyundai i30 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 120 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 166 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1080 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 9 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 25 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 73 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 200 | |
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