2012 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Grandeur and 2012 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i30. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 466 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i30. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Grandeur | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Grandeur | i30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1371 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
