Mercedes A class 2015 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 18 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 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: | 8 years | 10 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1157 litres | 1301 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 54 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 144 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: | 1`935 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`240 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 610 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests, but Hyundai i30 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes A class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 12 800 | 11 800 | |
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