Mercedes A class 2012 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Hyundai i30 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1316 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 37 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 159 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 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): | 1`960 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i30 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 5000 | |
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