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Hyundai i30 II CW 1.6 GDI (135 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)
II CW Overview:
Hyundai i30 (II CW). With 164 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1225 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11 s). The top speed reaches 192 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 GDI (135 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong petrol engine, but the automatic transmission slightly blunts its potential for brisk acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a powerful petrol automatic, balancing performance with reasonable running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body with generous boot space.
- • Excellent fuel economy from CRDi diesel engines.
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for long journeys.
- • High Euro NCAP safety rating provides peace of mind.
- • Good value for money, often well-equipped for its price point.
Cons:
- • Petrol MPI engines can feel underpowered, especially with an automatic gearbox.
- • Automatic transmissions can dull performance and economy compared to manuals.
- • Steering feel can be numb for some drivers, lacking direct feedback.
- • Interior plastics, while durable, might lack the premium feel of some rivals.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2011 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | i30 |
| Generation: | II CW |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 GDI (135 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 135 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 84.9 Hp/l [185mm more] |
| Torque: | 164 Nm @ 4850 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | G4FD More details about the engine G4FD |
| Engine displacement: | 1591 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | D-CVVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.6 l |
| Coolant: | 5.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.44 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1225 |
| Max. weight: | 1850 |
| Max load: | 625 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1642 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 528 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4485 mm mm [185mm more] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [30mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1563 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1571 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 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 | 6 |
| 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 |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15; 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.0J x 15; 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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