Renault Megane 2016 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 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: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
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, if possible |
1247 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.2 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: | 1`841 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`205 kg | 1`263 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 636 kg | 597 kg | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 12 200 | 11 600 | |
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