BMW 1 series 2007 vs Hyundai i30 2007

 
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Hyundai i30
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 122 HP109 HP
Torque: 160 NM137 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds12.6 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.56.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km7.3 l/100km
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 210 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1010 km on highway
680 km with real consumption720 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.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai i30) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 330'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years19 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO
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: yesno
The BMW 1 series 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 2007 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues. One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ...  More about Hyundai i30 2007 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.25 m
Width: 1.75 m1.78 m
Height: 1.42 m1.48 m
BMW 1 series is smaller.
BMW 1 series and Hyundai i30 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1200 litres
BMW 1 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 50 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7481`728
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 42002400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
Hyundai i30 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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