2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 and 2009 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 464 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
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2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | i30 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |