Hyundai i30 (GD) or Renault Megane III?

2012–2017 vs 2008–2016 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: i30 (GD) 4,485 mm, Megane III 4,559 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: i30 (GD) 528 l, Megane III 524 l.
Lowest consumption: i30 (GD) 4.1 l/100 km, Megane III 4 l/100 km.
Power: i30 (GD) 66–137 kW, Megane III 66–195 kW.
Standard equipment: i30 (GD) 23 items (Classic), Megane III 24 items (Authentique).
On Autodrom: Megane III from €7,000 (1 listing); no i30 (GD) is listed right now.

Hyundai i30 (GD)2012–2017 · 14 engines · Classic, Comfort, Style, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane III2008–2016 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai i30 (GD)2012–2017no listings	Renault Megane III2008–20161 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,300 mm–4,485 mm	Length4,295 mm–4,559 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm	Width1,808 mm–1,848 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm–1,495 mm	Height1,435 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume378 l–528 l	Trunk volume344 l–524 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,230 kg–1,380 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,394 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2017	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–137 kW (90–186 hp)	Power66–195 kW (90–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.6 T-GDI Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TCe 265 RS
Top speed	Top speed219 km/h	Top speed255 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Classic	Items in the base trim24 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim42 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai i30 (GD) or Renault Megane III?

Length: Renault Megane III 4,559 mm, Hyundai i30 (GD) 4,485 mm (a 74 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 524 vs 528 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai i30 (GD) or Renault Megane III?

The most frugal Hyundai i30 (GD) uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi); the most frugal Renault Megane III 4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai i30 (GD) or Renault Megane III?

The strongest Hyundai i30 (GD) makes 137 kW (186 hp) (1.6 T-GDI Turbo); the strongest Renault Megane III 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TCe 265 RS).

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