Mercedes A class 2018 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 281 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 258 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i30 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai i30 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes A class is 11 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1301 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 25 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 16 000 | |
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