Renault Megane 2020 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 160 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 158 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): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 101 mm (4 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: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1301 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 101 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. | |||
| 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`905 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 13 200 | |
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