Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
While the world economic crisis hit hard the automotive industry, Hyundai made a bold move and offered the i30 in a station wagon shape, stealing its competitors' customers.
Hyundai introduced the i30 lineup in 2007, and it proved to be successful. Its sibling, Kia cee'd, enjoyed the same success on the market thanks to its lower price. But that wasn't all; the i30 came in the following year in a station-wagon shape priced lower than its most important European competitors. Besides, it offered a few amenities that were unavailable for them.
While the hatchback's back resembled the Mazda 3, the station wagon had a unique design on the market. Its rear profile looked more like a compact SUV. Its tall taillights were slim and installed on the D-pillars without intruding into the tailgate area. Moreover, the loading base was wider than the one offered by its hatchback sibling.
Inside, the i30 showed good taste in choosing colors for the dashboard and door panels despite budget materials. Unlike the cee'd, which showed different light colors for the dashboard, the i30 stuck to the light-blue bulbs and induced a relaxed mood for the driver and occupants. The car featured a split-folding rear bench. By folding the rear bench's seatback, the trunk size increased from 415 liters (14.66 cu-ft) to (1395 liters) 49.26 cu-ft, which was good but not class-leading.
Under the hood, Hyundai installed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines ranged between 109 hp and 143 hp. While most versions were paired to a 5-speed manual, some versions were available with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Its independent suspension in all corners was a plus and placed the i30 in the comfort zone over the Renault Megane or the Opel/Vauxhall Astra.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1396 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 6200 RPM 109 HP @ 6200 RPM 107 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 137 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 61.6 in (1565 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.1 in (1,529/1,527 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3071 lbs (1393 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 6300 RPM 126 HP @ 6300 RPM 125 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 157 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 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: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 61.3 in (1557 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.6 in (1,547/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4057 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 6300 RPM 126 HP @ 6300 RPM 125 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 116 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 157 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 61.3 in (1557 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.6 in (1,547/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.7 cuFT (416 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 152 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1582 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 1750-2600 RPM 240 Nm @ 1750-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 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: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.5 in (4280 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.6 in (1,547/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075 lbs (1395 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 55 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 122 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6LCRDi 6MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1582 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1900-2750 RPM 260 Nm @ 1900-2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 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: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 61.6 in (1565 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.9/60.6 in (1,547/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3192 lbs (1448 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 55 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |