Mercedes A class 2012 vs Hyundai i30 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 109 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP less power than Hyundai i30, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.8 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 0.2 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 | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| 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: | 4.29 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`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 | 5400 | |
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