Opel Astra 1998 vs Hyundai i30 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 14 HP less power than Hyundai i30, but torque is 7 NM more than Hyundai i30. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 6.9 | |
|
The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | Used also on Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
|
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Astra has
|
Hyundai i30 has
| |