Opel Astra 1998 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 100 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 35 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 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 |
1180 litres | 1316 litres | |
| Opel Astra has 8 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 136 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 (kg): | 1`625 | 1`820 | |
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| 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 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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