Renault Megane 2020 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 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: | 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: | 9 years | 10 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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: | 402 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1258 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 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`826 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`210 kg | 1`240 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 616 kg | 610 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 11 600 | |
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