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Hyundai i30 I CW (facelift 2010) 1.4 (109 Hp)
Overall Rating
Hyundai i30:
The Hyundai i30 is a small family car manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company since 2006. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia Ceed, available as a three-door hatchback , five-door hatchback, five-door estate and five-door liftback , with a choice of three petrol engines and two diesel engines, either with manual or automatic transmission.
The i30 was marketed alongside the fifth-generation Hyundai Elantra in the United States and Canada until the end of 2020. While initially the i30 wagon was sold as the Elantra Touring, in 2012 it was replaced by the i30 hatchback, carrying Elantra GT badging. The second-generation i30 was introduced in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I CW (facelift 2010) Overview:
Hyundai i30 (I CW (facelift 2010)). With 137 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1236 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.6 s). The top speed reaches 187 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 (109 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Sufficient power for city driving and light loads, but can feel strained on longer highway journeys or when overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel efficiency for a naturally aspirated petrol engine of its size, offering a cost-effective entry point into the i30 range.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent practicality and cargo space for a compact wagon
- • Strong reputation for reliability and durability
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long journeys
- • Economical diesel engine options (especially manual)
- • Good standard equipment levels for its class
- • Solid Euro NCAP safety rating
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines can feel uninspiring, especially with automatic transmission
- • Interior plastics can feel dated compared to some rivals
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
- • Older 4-speed automatic transmission is less refined than competitors'
- • Entry-level engines lack power for enthusiastic driving
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I CW: 2008 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | i30 |
| Generation: | I CW (facelift 2010) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (109 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 78.1 Hp/l [25mm more] |
| Torque: | 137 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G4FA More details about the engine G4FA |
| Engine displacement: | 1396 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 187 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9 kg/Nm, 110.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1236 |
| Max. weight: | 1820 |
| Max load: | 584 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1395 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 415 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 550 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4500 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1565 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1544 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 135 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 H |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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