Ford Focus 2011 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 15 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 Ford Focus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Focus could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Focus consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford Focus is larger. Ford Focus is 23 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford Focus is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1316 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage capacity. Ford Focus has 97 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Ford Focus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i30 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i30 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Hyundai i30, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 5000 | |
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