Renault Megane 2013 vs Hyundai i30 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | 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 2015 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 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Hyundai i30 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1316 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 6 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`787 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6200 | |
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