Volvo V40 2016 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Hyundai i30, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V40 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 Volvo V40 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| 740 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: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | 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. Hyundai i30 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: | 4.37 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V40 is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1301 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo V40 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 Volvo V40 (by 199 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 600 | |
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