Rover 200 1996 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 112 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Rover 200 engine produces 23 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Rover 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 200 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 200 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 400, Rover 45 | 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 Rover 200 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: | 3.97 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Rover 200 is smaller. Rover 200 is 33 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 200 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | 1316 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Rover 200 has 74 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 200 is 0.2 metres less 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`500 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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