2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 and 2009 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Hyundai i30 and 2009 Hyundai Elantra are equipped with a 1,591 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 7 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai i30 (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | i30 | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
