Renault Megane 2016 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Kia XCeed | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i30 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 11 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. This could mean that the Renault Megane 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 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 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`823 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 15 800 | |
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