Volvo V60 2013 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 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: | 306 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
|
Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 166 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 158 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.2 | |
|
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V60 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2013 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time.
In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
|
Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
|
Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V60 has 172 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. This could mean that the Volvo V60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 11 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo V60 has
|
Hyundai i30 has
| |