Audi A3 2008 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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: | 102 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 33 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran | 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 Audi A3 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. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Audi A3 2008 1.6 engine 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: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 1 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 litres | 1316 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 212 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4800 | |
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