Hyundai i30 second generation

Hyundai i30 second generation
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The Hyundai i30 second generation (2012–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 144 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

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

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,300–4,490 mm RDW4,300–4,485 mm
Width1,780 mm RDW1,780 mm
Height1,470–1,500 mm RDW1,470 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm RDW2,650 mm
Front track1,549–1,573 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,557–1,581 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,160–1,230 kg RDW1,210–1,495 kg
Mass in running order1,260–1,330 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,720–1,850 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,200–1,400 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer600 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4–5 RDW–
Performance
Top speed181–195 km/h RDW–
Torque134–300 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 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
4–5 years91.1% (90.4–91.8)91.0%6,395
6–8 years84.5% (84.3–84.8)86.4%73,318
9–12 years74.6% (74.2–74.9)77.9%59,056

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres31.9%29.3%
Brakes28.8%23.4%
Lights and electrics14.3%12.1%
Suspension12.3%18.6%
Steering7.9%2.8%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.0%7.4%

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 144 versions of the Hyundai i30 second generation

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European Union 59 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
2012–20171.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel100–116 g/km298,950
2016–20171.4 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol124–125 g/km23,862
2015–20171.4 L73 kW (99 PS)Petrol129–134 g/km20,676
2016–20171.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol114–115 g/km16,038
2015–20171.4 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol132–133 g/km84,104
20171.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Other fuel101 g/km10,116
20171.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Other fuel115 g/km9,142
2012–20171.6 L99 kW (135 PS)Petrol131–140 g/km91,695
2015–20171.6 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel104–106 g/km17,040
2012–20171.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol150–153 g/km40,736
20171.4 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol130 g/km3,256
2012–20171.4 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel109–111 g/km66,332
20172.0 L202 kW (275 PS)Petrol163 g/km1,802
20171.6 L122 kW (166 PS)Diesel100 g/km1,800
20171.6 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel96 g/km958
2012–20171.4 L73 kW (99 PS)Petrol138–142 g/km188,740
2012–20171.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel119–146 g/km20,455
20171.4 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol125 g/km422
2015–20171.6 L137 kW (186 PS)Petrol169 g/km4,596
20171.4 L99 kW (135 PS)Diesel109 g/km308
20171.4 L73 kW (99 PS)Petrol128 g/km292
20171.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Petrol116 g/km196
20171.6 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel106 g/km116
20171.6 L105 kW (143 PS)Diesel96 g/km54
2014–20171.6 L95 kW (129 PS)Petrol149–153 g/km338
20172.0 L184 kW (250 PS)Petrol159 g/km24
20171.6 L149 kW (203 PS)Petrol130 g/km18
20161.4 L74 kW (101 PS)LPG132 g/km2,354
20161.6 L88 kW (120 PS)LPG145 g/km150
20161.6 L99 kW (135 PS)LPG133 g/km70
20161.9 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel102 g/km66
2014–20161.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol94–110 g/km78
20161.6 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol99 g/km22
20161.4 L74 kW (101 PS)Diesel111 g/km10
20161.4 L66 kW (90 PS)Petrol109 g/km10
2012–20151.4 L73 kW (99 PS)LPG141–142 g/km1,006
20151.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Hybrid101 g/km168
20151.4 L73 kW (99 PS)Hybrid134 g/km26
2012–2014––Petrol142–149 g/km726
2012–2014––Diesel113–130 g/km620
2012–20141.4 L80 kW (109 PS)Petrol141–143 g/km14,769
2012–20141.6 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel117–120 g/km12,493
20141.4 L72 kW (98 PS)Petrol139 g/km10
20131.4 L–Other fuel125 g/km12,290
20131.6 L–Other fuel120 g/km6,148
20131.6 L–Other fuel129 g/km882
2012–20131.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel128–131 g/km3,963
20131.5 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol151 g/km208
20131.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol153 g/km188
2012–20131.6 L93 kW (126 PS)Petrol151–153 g/km3,704
2012–20131.4 L77 kW (105 PS)Petrol139–141 g/km2,714
2012–20131.6 L92 kW (125 PS)Petrol141–153 g/km422
20131.4 L–Other fuel109 g/km16
20132.7 L–Other fuel121 g/km10
20121.5 L–Petrol150 g/km126
20121.4 L–Petrol150 g/km116
20121.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol151 g/km83
20121.6 L93 kW (126 PS)LPG152 g/km18
20121.4 L80 kW (109 PS)LPG145 g/km10

United Kingdom 57 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
2017–20181.4l Turbo GDi · 1.4l Turbo GDi Blue Drive · 1.4 T-GDi Blue Drive1.4 L–Petrol7-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2017–20181.4l Turbo GDi Blue Drive · 1.4 T-GDi Blue Drive1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
20171.0l Turbo GDi 15" wheels1.0 L–Petrol6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
20171.0l Turbo GDi 16" wheels1.0 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
20171.0l Turbo GDi Blue Drive1.0 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
20171.4l Turbo GDi1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
20171.6l CRDi · 1.6l CRDi Blue Drive1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20171.6l CRDi Blue Drive1.6 L–Diesel7-speed automatic4.1 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
20171.6l CRDi1.6 L–Diesel7-speed automatic4.3 L/100 km NEDC112 g/km
2015–20161.4l Blue Drive1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2015–20161.6l 81kW Blue Drive1.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015–20161.6l 81kW Blue Drive1.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.6–3.9 L/100 km NEDC94–102 g/km
2015–20161.6l 100kW Blue Drive1.6 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2015–20161.6l 100kW Blue Drive1.6 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2015–20161.6l DOHC · 1.6l1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2015–20161.6l1.6 L–Petrol6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2015–20161.6l1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2015–20161.6l Turbo1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
20151.4l DOHC 15" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20151.4l DOHC 16" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2012–20151.6l DOHC1.6 L–Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 15" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC97 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 17" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC108 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 15" wheels1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 16" wheels1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 17" wheels1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 81kW 16" wheels1.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 81kW and 94kW1.6 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 94kW 16" wheels1.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2012–20151.6l DOHC1.6 L–Petrol6-speed automatic6.8–6.9 L/100 km NEDC159–162 g/km
20151.6l DOHC 17" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–20141.4l DOHC 15" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.4 L–PetrolManual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2013–20141.4l DOHC 16" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.4 L–PetrolManual6.1 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 15" wheels1.6 L–DieselManual4.2 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 16" wheels1.6 L–DieselManual3.8–4.4 L/100 km NEDC100–115 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 17" wheels1.6 L–DieselManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC1.6 L–DieselAutomatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 15" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.6 L–DieselManual3.7 L/100 km NEDC97 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 17" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.6 L–DieselManual4.1 L/100 km NEDC108 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 81kW and 94kW1.6 L81 kW (110 PS)DieselAutomatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 81kW, 16" wheels - 3 door · 1.6l DOHC 81kW, 16" wheels1.6 L81 kW (110 PS)DieselManual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 94kW · 1.6l DOHC 94 kW, 16" wheels1.6 L94 kW (128 PS)DieselManual3.8 L/100 km NEDC100 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC1.6 L–PetrolManual6.6 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC1.6 L–PetrolAutomatic6.8–6.9 L/100 km NEDC159–162 g/km
2013–20141.6l DOHC 17" wheels - 3 and 5 door1.6 L–PetrolManual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20131.4l DOHC1.4 L–DieselManual4.1 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
20121.4l DOHC1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 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 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
20121.6l DOHC1.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km

France 28 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
2015i30 1.4 CRDi (90ch) Initia–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015i30 SW 1.4 CRDi (90ch) Initia–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015i30 1.4 (100ch) Blue Drive / Initia–74 kW (100 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2015i30 1.4 (100ch) Blue Drive Intuitive–74 kW (100 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2015i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) DCT-7 Blue Drive Creative / Executive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) Blue Drive Executive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC102 g/km
2015i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) Blue Drive Initia–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.6 L/100 km NEDC94 g/km
2015i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) Blue Drive Intuitive / Creative–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.8 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2015i30 SW 1.6 CRDi (110ch) DCT-7 Blue Drive Creative / Executive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.2 L/100 km NEDC109 g/km
2015i30 SW 1.6 CRDi (110ch) Blue Drive Initia / Intuitive / Creative / Executive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC102 g/km
2015i30 1.6 GDI (135ch) Executive–99 kW (135 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2015i30 1.6 GDI (135ch) Blue Drive Intuitive / Creative–99 kW (135 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC123 g/km
2015i30 3 Portes 1.6 T-GDi (186ch) Turbo–137 kW (186 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012–2014i30 1.4 CRDi (90ch) PACK Inventive Blue Drive–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC105 g/km
2014i30 1.4 PACK Evidence / Inventive · i30 1.4 PACK Evidence 3P–73 kW (100 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2013–2014i30 1.4 PACK Inventive Limited–73 kW (100 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2012–2014i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) PACK Inventive Blue Drive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC97 g/km
2013–2014i30 1.6 CRDi (110ch) PACK Inventive Limited / Panoramic Sunsation 3P–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2014i30 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
2013–2014i30 Sport Wagon 1.6 CRDi (110ch) PACK Inventive–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
2013–2014i30 Sport Wagon 1.6 CRDi (110ch) PACK Inventive Limited / Sensation / Business–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2012–2014i30 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
2012–2014i30 1.6 CRDi (128ch) PACK Premium BVA–94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2013–2014i30 Sport Wagon 1.6 CRDi (128ch) PACK Premium–94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013–2014i30 Sport Wagon 1.6 CRDi (128ch) PACK Premium BVA–94 kW (128 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2013i30 1.4 PACK Evidence 3P · i30 1.4 PACK Evidence / Inventive–73 kW (100 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 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
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.