Hyundai i30 generations
(Ground clearance)| Generation year | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| i30, Model year 2007 (1.Generation) | 0 mm |
| i30, Model year 2010 (1.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 0 mm |
| i30, Model year 2012 (2.Generation) | 0 mm |
| i30, Model year 2015 (2.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 135 mm |
| i30, Model year 2016 (3.Generation) | 140 mm |
| i30, Model year 2017 (i30 3. Generation (1. Facelift)) | 140 mm |
| i30, Model year 2020 (i30 3.Generation (2. Facelift)) | 140 mm |
| i30, Model year 2024 (i30 3. Generation (3. Facelift)) | 140 mm |
The ground clearance compared to other Hyundai models
In the pantheon of Hyundai, the i30 is like the middle child in terms of ground clearance. Not quite scraping the sky like the SUV siblings – the Santa Fe boasting a strapping 176 mm or the rugged Tucson at 170 mm – but overtaking some of its hatchback brethren. The i30 Fastback and its N version tiptoe at 135 mm, a kindergarten step below the regular i30's 140 mm. Meanwhile, the i20 N, with its rallying aspirations, sits lower at 130 mm, which might just be enough to avoid a nasty scrape on those tight track corners. And for the city-dwelling Hyundai i10, 149 mm of ground clearance means it's ready to mount curbs in a single bound – or at least approach them with confidence.
Hyundai i30 vs other current cars by Hyundai
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| i20 N | 130 mm |
| i30 Fastback | 135 mm |
| i30 N Fastback | 135 mm |
| i30 N | 136 mm |
| i30 | 140 mm |
| i30 Kombi | 140 mm |
| i20 | 140 mm |
| IONIQ 6 | 141 mm |
| IONIQ 5 N | 142 mm |
| i10 | 149 mm |
| Kona Elektro | 158 mm |
| IONIQ 5 | 160 mm |
| Nexo | 162 mm |
| Bayon | 165 mm |
| Kona | 170 mm |
| Tucson | 170 mm |
| Kona N | 173 mm |
| Santa Fe | 176 mm |
| Staria | 186 mm |
How does the ground clearance of the Hyundai i30 compare to it's nearest competitors?
Comparing the i30 to its classmates, it's quite the overachiever. The VW Polo and the Peugeot 207 might be nifty little numbers, but with clearances of a merely adequate 125 mm and 122 mm respectively, they're better suited for the smooth tarmac of suburbia than the uncharted wilderness of rural lanes. For the high-riding Fiat Panda and the Nissan Pixo, coming in at a beefy 165 mm and 150 mm, traversing a small hillock probably won't raise many eyebrows, but they lack the i30's urbane flair. The Honda Jazz stands shoulder to shoulder with the i30, both at a sensible yet spirited 140 mm, ready to tango over the world's road imperfections. Then there’s the SUV in disguise, the Infiniti Q30, which parades an impressive 210 mm clearance – ideal for the adventurous artistocrat with a penchant for the beaten track. And at the quaint end of the spectrum, there's the Peugeot 308, hovering just 100 mm off the ground, as if afraid to lose touch with the Earth's core. Nevertheless, the i30 maintains a golden middle, offering a ride height that's neither nosebleed-inducing nor spine-jarring.
Hyundai i30 vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)| Car model | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Dacia Jogger 2022 | 200 mm |
| Opel Antara 2006 | 200 mm |
| VW Tiguan 2007 | 200 mm |
| SsangYong Torres 2023 | 195 mm |
| BMW X1 2009 | 194 mm |
| Opel Grandland 2022 | 188 mm |
| Toyota Proace City 2020 | 182 mm |
| Suzuki S-Cross 2022 | 175 mm |
| Mazda CX-30 2019 | 175 mm |
| Renault Austral 2022 | 170 mm |
| Hyundai Bayon 2021 | 165 mm |
| BMW 2er-Reihe Active/Gran Tourer 2014 | 165 mm |
| Renault Express 2021 | 160 mm |
| MINI Countryman 2010 | 149 mm |
| Hyundai i30 2024 | 140 mm |
| Lamborghini 350 GT 1964 | 130 mm |
| Alpine Renault Alpine V6 GT/Turbo 1985 | 130 mm |
| Peugeot RCZ 2010 | 111 mm |
| VW Eos 2006 | 106 mm |
