Renault Megane 2013 vs Hyundai i30 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 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: | 110 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 76 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.9 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 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 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: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, 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. | |||
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`813 | 1`870 | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 6800 | |
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