Opel Astra 2001 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 25 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Agila | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2012 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 19 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1180 litres | 1316 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`050 kg | 1`185 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 635 kg | |
| Opel Astra load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Hyundai i30. Therefore, Hyundai i30 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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