Hyundai i30 first generation

Hyundai i30 first generation
Photo: Mick from Northamptonshire, England / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The Hyundai i30 first generation (2007–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 66 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: FD · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,250–4,500 mm RDW4,245–4,475 mm
Width1,780 mm RDW1,775 mm
Height1,480–1,520 mm RDW1,480–1,565 mm
Wheelbase2,650–2,700 mm RDW2,650–2,700 mm
Front track1,528–1,552 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,527–1,550 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,168–1,231 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,268–1,331 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,720–1,820 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,200 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer550 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed185–192 km/h RDW–
Torque137–305 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 185/65R15, 225/45R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years70.1% (69.7–70.5)77.9%50,663
13 years and older66.6% (66.2–67.0)69.2%60,183

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension43.1%35.1%
Brakes39.4%32.3%
Tyres36.0%31.2%
Lights and electrics31.1%23.7%
Steering14.0%6.2%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)10.2%10.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 66 versions of the Hyundai i30 first generation

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European Union 31 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20121.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel116 g/km39,838
20121.4 L73 kW (99 PS)Petrol138 g/km35,908
2011–20121.4 L80 kW (109 PS)Petrol140–141 g/km95,371
20121.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol137 g/km13,419
2011–20121.6 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel117–119 g/km93,349
20121.4 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel111 g/km9,972
2011–20121.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel123–132 g/km6,483
2011–20121.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel129–131 g/km9,715
2011–20121.6 L93 kW (126 PS)Petrol151 g/km13,022
20121.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol152 g/km3,378
2011–20121.4 L77 kW (105 PS)Petrol139 g/km3,904
2010–2012––Petrol142–147 g/km6,688
2010–2012––Diesel113–137 g/km834
2011–20121.6 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol153 g/km3,232
20121.5 L–Petrol150 g/km126
20121.4 L–Petrol150 g/km116
2011–20121.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol151–152 g/km375
20121.4 L73 kW (99 PS)LPG141 g/km18
2011–20121.6 L93 kW (126 PS)LPG150–152 g/km38
2011–20121.4 L80 kW (109 PS)LPG141–145 g/km104
20111.6 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel119 g/km100
20112.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel145 g/km50
20112.0 L105 kW (143 PS)Petrol170 g/km20
20111.6 L79 kW (107 PS)Diesel127 g/km16
20101.4 L–Petrol142 g/km102,134
20101.6 L–Diesel126 g/km85,816
20101.6 L–Petrol154 g/km17,750
20101.4 L–LPG136 g/km2,702
2010––Other fuel136 g/km836
20102.0 L–Diesel145 g/km492
20102.0 L–Petrol173 g/km374

United Kingdom 29 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2008–20121.4l DOHC1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.1–6.3 L/100 km NEDC145–150 g/km
20121.4l DOHC1.4 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
20121.4l DOHC (15 inch wheels)1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20121.4l DOHC (16 inch wheels)1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
20121.6l DOHC CRDi1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
20121.6l DOHC CRDi1.6 L–Diesel4-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
20121.6l DOHC1.6 L–Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
20121.6l DOHC (15 inch wheels)1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC97 g/km
20121.6l DOHC (16 inch wheels)1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
20121.6l DOHC (94kW)1.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
20121.6l DOHC1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2008–20121.6l DOHC1.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC162–165 g/km
20121.6l DOHC1.6 L–Petrol6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
20101.4l DOHC with ISG1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.7–5.8 L/100 km NEDC135–138 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi (66kW)1.6 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi with ISG (66kW)1.6 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi (85kw)1.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi (85kW)1.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel4-speed automatic5.7 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi with ISG (85kW, 15" and 16" wheels)1.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi with ISG (85kW, 17" wheels)1.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC117–122 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi (85kW)1.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
20101.6l DOHC CRDi with ISG (85kW, 15" & 16" wheels)1.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2008–20101.6l DOHC1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
20101.6l DOHC with ISG (15" & 16" wheels)1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20101.6l DOHC with ISG (17" wheels) · 1.6l DOHC with ISG1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2008–20091.6l DOHC (Low Power) · 1.6l DOHC1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2008–20091.6l DOHC1.6 L–Diesel5-speed manual4.7–4.9 L/100 km NEDC125–128 g/km
2008–20091.6l DOHC1.6 L–Diesel4-speed automatic5.9–6.0 L/100 km NEDC155–159 g/km
2008–20092.0l SOHC2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km

France 6 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2013i30 1.4 CRDi (90ch) PACK Inventive Blue Drive–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2012–2013i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) PACK Inventive Blue Drive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC97 g/km
2012–2013i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) PACK Sensation / Business Blue Drive · i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) PACK Inventive Limited / Sensation / Business Blue Drive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2012–2013i30 1.6 CRDi (128ch) PACK Premium BVA–94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2012–2013i30 1.6 CRDi (128ch) PACK Premium · i30 1.6 CRDi (128ch) PACK Premium 3P–94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2012i30 1.4 PACK Evidence / Inventive–73 kW (99 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.