Mercedes A class 2018 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 23 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 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, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
370 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 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 (€): | 30 400 | 13 600 | |
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