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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Hyundai i30 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Q: How powerful is the BMW 3 Series Touring's engine?

The BMW 3 Series Touring reaches a peak output of 550 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 3 Series Touring according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 2.50 L.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

According to WLTP, the BMW 3 Series Touring can travel up to 97 km on a single charge.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

The battery offers a capacity of 19.50 kWh.

Q: How fast can the BMW 3 Series Touring go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 300 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

The BMW 3 Series Touring measures 4713 mm long, 1827 mm wide and 1440 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the Hyundai i30's engine?

The Hyundai i30 reaches a peak output of 140 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the Hyundai i30 in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.70 L.

Two cars, one duel: BMW 3 Series Touring meets Hyundai i30.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 17066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a convincingly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 6.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 103 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 447 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is distinct lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers distinct more room – 500 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – up to 1510 L, which is about 209 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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