Volvo C30 2009 vs Hyundai i30 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Volvo C30 engine produces 6 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo C30 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 1 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo C30 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 89 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Volvo C30 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C30, so Hyundai i30 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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