Comments on: 2008 Hyundai i30 Comparo – Petrol vs. Diesel

By: phuong

phuong — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:18:50 +0000

Funny how people convinced that LPG is a better solution. Unless i drive a bus or a truck its not even a consideration. The i30 Diesel is a real convincing alternative. Its a bargain at whichever way you look at it. For under $30k I don’t know whats the argument is. Compare to a Peugeot, VW diesel varient the Hyundai is a small change. Extra torque, extra economy, quality and real world price tag its a winner.

By: alan

alan — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:04:15 +0000

As a driving instructor, I use my SLX 2.0 petrol I30 and is a great car.
It’s true that the petrol version is designed for economy and not racing, so is a bit sluggish, but other than that is sweet.
If this car will last me 5 years and that means about 300 000kms, then it must be a good car.
Holden astra can go and screw itself from every point of view.

By: The Real Car Fanatic

The Real Car Fanatic — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:06:29 +0000

Jolly did you not see the end of test figures you moron? the Diesel got 4.7 litres per 100 and the petrol got 7.2 per 100, that’s a huge difference. 53% higher and looking back at Frugals stupid post about Diesel being 15 cents a litre dearer at the time, it was still more economical. Most I paid at the price hike last year was 1.88 a litre of Diesel. Now based on the difference unleaded would have to be cheaper than 1.20 a litre to be the better vaue fuel. Well let’s see, 1.88 minus 15 cents equals 1.73.

Nope even at the height of petrol and Diesel prices in 2008 Petrol was still 53 cents a litre worse off.

By: Ozman

Ozman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:50:09 +0000

I guess that you have never driven or compared a petrol 4 to a turbo diesel. Economy is only a small part of the equation. The torque in the I30 diesel is massive, there is just no comparison between a 2 litre petrol engine and the I30 diesel. My wife has one and I drive a 6 litre Clubsport. I find the I30 a really fun drive because of the torque. The gearing is really tall and 65K in fifth gear isn’t possible but once you hit 70K you can leave it in fifth all day and pull up hills that would have most cars going back two gears. Put four adults in the car and the passengers will ask what you have under the bonnet. The I30 is the best bang for your buck in its class and and then some.

By: Ozman

Ozman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:42:07 +0000

Both manual and auto have a particulate filter. Be careful which oil you use, it must be made for vehicles fitted with the particulate filter. Supercheap Auto have a Nulon variety which complies and is recommended for the I30 diesel.

By: brycem

brycem — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:34:07 +0000

Petrol SUVS and Falcons and Bommodores, Magnas, Aurion etc etc etc emit far more CO2 than diesels.

Get over your ill informed prejudices and try a diesel.

In the UK cars the Rego is not based on how many cylinders a car has but rather on how much CO2 it emits.

You would pay a fortune to drive the inefficient and uninspiring hunks of junk littering the roads over here.

Because fuel is cheap here (compared with Europe) the car makers are buyers are lazy and the net result is polution and lots of it.

By: Robin Graves

Robin Graves — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:24:35 +0000

I believe the Manual i30 does not have a DPF while the Auto does.

By: Robin Graves

Robin Graves — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:23:49 +0000

Where the hell did you get that chestnut from? Heavy Metal in Diesel? I think you might be mistaken for a ’80s ‘rock’ band.

By: Rosco

Rosco — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:41:54 +0000

Hi,
Does anyone know why some diesel cars in this country have particulate filters and others not? Does the i30 have one? From my readings they are very expensive to replace if they fail.

By: JollyRoger

JollyRoger — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:07:43 +0000

@IAN^ Well said!!

Smallish petrol powered vehicles, like even the i30 are already very frugal on fuel, the difference between them is very small.

NO real world savings to be had with a DIEsel

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:35:14 +0000

I understand the extra tax on diesel fuel is because it pollutes the environment more than petrol. The pollution from petrol is reduced because of the catalytic converter whereas the diesel exhaust is full of poisonous heavy metals. I certainly HATE to follow diesel vehicles because they stink. The “rotten egg gas” from the petrol vehicle smells like roses in comparison. The petrol Mitsubishi Colt gets equally low consumption figures (as the i30 diesel), and you don’t have to worry about the price difference (fuel and purchase costs), or the pollution.

By: Boney Maroney

Boney Maroney — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:57:20 +0000

I filled up this morning…..surprise surprise, deisel now is te same price as ULP………whos burning now, when I get 4.9 to the 100ks, I am saving money every k i travel, and will make up the initial purchase price difference in 18 months, and from there baby it is savings

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:58:19 +0000

I’m currently awaiting delivery of my brand new i30 SLX manual diesel. It was supposed to be put on a truck this morning for transport to me 1200km north of Perth. The lady from the dealership in Perth called me earlier to say she had taken the car for a run this morning, and found that there was something wrong with the gearbox. She took it to the workshop where it was found that a tooth was missing from one of the cogs in the gearbox, and they will have to put a new gearbox in. I’m hoping I haven’t bought a lemon since I live 450km from the nearest Hyundai dealer.

By: FRUGAL_ONE

FRUGAL_ONE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:31:12 +0000

Your graph/data above is WRONG as in a error listed.

The auto diesel use 6L/100km and NOT 4.9L/100km.

Its very close to the 7.6L/100km that the ULP uses, so you can see the auto is hardly much more frugal than the diesel [overpriced] model.

The above confirms what i said on the above post

Cheers

F-0 [Proofreader!]

By: FRUGAL_ONE

FRUGAL_ONE — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:35:31 +0000

You guys with the i30 diesels have got to be *burning*..

Diesel is now 35c/l MORE than ULP, and here is the crusher, the i30 petrol is already very economical.

You will NEVER make up the extra $2500 extra to buy the diesel in the first place, and now the actual $/km is about equal.

Enjoy the greasy filthy concrete and fuel-hose and nozzle at the servo-station.

One day you guys will discover the real discount fuel, its made in australia and goes by the name LPG

Cheers

F-0

By: Tony Dawson

Tony Dawson — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:32:50 +0000

I have done 18,000kms in my Hyundai i30 1.6 ltr diesel manual. Mostly country touring. This car has very few niggles. If I was a city driver I would buy the auto- the manual would be annoying there. The manual is good but would be even better of a 6th gear was added. Challengers like Focus and Astra manuals get similar economy figures because they have a 6th gear. Economy? – well cant complain BUT average cruising at speed limits gives 5.3-5.7 ltrs/100kms. City driving 5.9. If you drive slow and light footed even 3.8 is possible but unrealistic. It is achieved under turbo revs – under 2,000 in every gear. The motor eats hills, feels robust, cheap to service, inside is comfortable, easy to use and reach audio controls. I tow a 600kgm caravan with it and does it easily. Well done Hyundai.!!

By: Naughtyius Maxiumus

Naughtyius Maxiumus — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:36:49 +0000

Do test drive all brands before buy Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 10:01 am

Agree with you on Test Drive as I have driven both and Hyundai shytes all over Hiace.

By: phil

phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:09:02 +0000

Just something to watch for with the SLX i30 manual if you have after market cruise control fitted: autopilot is definitely designed for automatics! If you have it switched on and knock it out of gear going downhill it will disengage OK, but DON’T FORGET to engage fifth again before re-engaging autopilot or you’ll get to see what 6 grand looks and sounds like in angel gear. Or so I am told.

By: Do test drive all brands before buy

Do test drive all brands before buy — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:01:16 +0000

Some of Korean car is much better than Japanese and European car in terms of quality and price. I had test drive Toyota Hiace diesel and then Hyundai iload diesel ysterday ..Toyota Hiace diesel? Absolutely rubbish compared to Hyundai iload

By: Russ

Russ — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:30:00 +0000

We purchased an i30 SX diesel last week. I test drove lots of cars prior to the purchase including a Corolla which I could only describe as being very average. As soon as we drove the i30 we both knew that this was the car for us. I can’t believe how good this car is for the price we paid. We’re loving it!