Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018
Hyundai chose the 2016 Paris Motor Show to unveil the third generation of its compact-sized contender, the i30, after only five years on the market for its predecessor.
Changing generations that soon was a strategy used by the Japanese carmakers in the late '80s-early '90s proved effective. Moreover, the Korean carmaker seemed like it learned that lesson and successfully applied it to its range. Thus, in just nine years, Hyundai launched three generations of its compact vehicle, and the improvements brought were obvious.
With this third generation, the i30 looked like it was already a mature vehicle with a clear design language. It already showed the angular styling of the headlights, with swept-back sides but with less rounded lines than its predecessor. The grille, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, covered the center of the front fascia and was flanked by two side scoops that hosted the DRLs. Its profile kept the third window behind the rear doors, but it offered an increased glass area. Last but not least, the tailgate received, depending on the options, a roof spoiler.
Inside, the evolution was impressive. Even though it somehow resembled other German cars, it showed a decent level of craftsmanship and above-average materials. As an option, the carmaker added the infotainment system atop the center stack, in a way already seen on other vehicles, such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The i30 featured a split-folding bench at the back that expanded the trunk from 391 liters (13.8 cu-ft) to 1,301 liters (45.9 cu-ft).
Under the hood, Hyundai introduced a new generation of turbocharged, direct fuel-injected engines that developed up to 140 PS (138 hp) paired either with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L T-GDI 6MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM 171 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2632 lbs (1194 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L T-GDI Eco 6MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 126 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 RPM 171 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2632 lbs (1194 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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CO2 Emissions: | 103 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L MPi 6MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1368 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 100 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 134 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2577 lbs (1169 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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CO2 Emissions: | 126 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L T-GDI 6MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1353 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 179 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 242 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2654 lbs (1204 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L T-GDI 7AT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1353 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 179 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 242 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2734 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L T-GDI Eco 6MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1353 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 179 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 242 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2654 lbs (1204 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 108 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2784 lbs (1263 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6MT (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2784 lbs (1263 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 102 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6MT (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 95 HP @ 4000 RPM 94 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500-2000 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500-2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2784 lbs (1263 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 95 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 7AT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 108 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2851 lbs (1293 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 7AT (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DCT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2851 lbs (1293 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Eco 6MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 108 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM 280 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.9 in (4341 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.9 cuFT (394 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2784 lbs (1263 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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CO2 Emissions: | 89 g/km |