Renault Megane 2020 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.0 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: | 115 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP less power than Hyundai i30, but torque is 89 NM more than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | |
| 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 2020 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 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1432 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 153 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 218 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 (kg): | 1`944 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 13 600 | |
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