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Hyundai i30 I CW 1.6 (126 Hp) Automatic
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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 Overview:
Hyundai i30 (I CW). With 154 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9 l/100km). Weighing only 1256 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12 s). The top speed reaches 183 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.
1.6 (126 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate power for urban and suburban driving, with the automatic transmission prioritizing ease of use over outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel economy for a petrol automatic, less efficient than manual or diesel variants, impacting running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and generous boot capacity, ideal for families
- • Comfortable ride quality, soaking up road imperfections well
- • Excellent fuel economy from the diesel engine options
- • Strong reliability record, typical of Hyundai models
- • Good Euro NCAP safety rating for its generation
- • Practical and versatile family car with a strong value proposition
Cons:
- • Some interior plastics feel cheap compared to rivals
- • Petrol engines can be thirsty, especially with automatic transmissions
- • Not the most engaging driving experience for enthusiasts
- • Older automatic transmissions can be less refined than modern units
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2007 - 2010).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | i30 |
| Generation: | I CW |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (126 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 126 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 79.2 Hp/l [230mm more] |
| 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: | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 100.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1256 |
| Max. weight: | 1840 |
| Max load: | 584 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1395 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 415 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4475 mm mm [230mm more] |
| Width: | 1775 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1565 mm mm [85mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1546 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1544 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 | 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 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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