Opel Astra 2010 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: | 116 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 19 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 9 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): | 6.3 | 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 1.3 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 195 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: | 56 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Mokka | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 12 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1316 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Astra has 8 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. This could mean that the Opel Astra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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