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Hyundai i30 I (facelift 2010) 1.6 (126 Hp) Automatic
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 (facelift 2010) Overview:
Hyundai i30 (I (facelift 2010)). With 154 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1214 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.1 s). The top speed reaches 183 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 (126 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides smooth and sufficient power for city driving, with the automatic gearbox offering convenience. Not particularly sporty.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a petrol automatic, though it can't match the diesels for efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability record and build quality
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Comfortable ride quality, good for long journeys
- • Strong fuel economy from diesel engines
- • Good standard equipment levels for the price
Cons:
- • Some engines can feel unrefined or lack punch
- • Interior plastics can feel a bit hard compared to rivals
- • Not the most engaging car to drive dynamically
- • Automatic transmissions can be slow-witted
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I CW: 2008 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | i30 |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2010) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (126 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 126 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 79.2 Hp/l [195mm less] |
| Torque: | 154 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G4FC More details about the engine G4FC |
| Engine displacement: | 1591 |
| 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 |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 103.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1214 |
| Max. weight: | 1740 |
| Max load: | 526 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1250 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 340 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 550 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4280 mm mm [195mm less] |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm [85mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [50mm less] |
| Front track: | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1544 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 H |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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