Short answer: the Hyundai i30 5-door hatchback (2016) is bigger — it is 4 cm2 in40 mm longer, 1.5 cm0.6 in15 mm wider and 2 cm0.8 in20 mm lower than the Hyundai i30 (2011).

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Hyundai i30 vs Hyundai i30

Hyundai i30 (2016) Third generation · 2016 · 5-door hatchbackHyundai i30 (2011) Second generation · 2011 · 5-door hatchbackaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale
Hyundai i30 (2016) · 434 cm14 ft 3 in4,340 mmHyundai i30 (2011) · 430 cm14 ft 1 in4,300 mm Hyundai i30 (2016) · 145 cm4 ft 9 in1,450 mmHyundai i30 (2011) · 147 cm4 ft 10 in1,470 mm
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Hyundai i30 Third generation2016–present · 5-door hatchback
Length434 cm14 ft 3 in4,340 mm4 cm2 in40 mm longervaries by version
Width179.5 cm5 ft 11 in1,795 mm1.5 cm0.6 in15 mm wider
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height145 cm4 ft 9 in1,450 mm2 cm0.8 in20 mm lowervaries by version
Wheelbase265 cm8 ft 8 in2,650 mmSame
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight1,197–1,520 kg13 kg lighter
Hyundai i30 Second generation2011–2017 · 5-door hatchback
Length430 cm14 ft 1 in4,300 mm4 cm2 in40 mm shortervaries by version
Width178 cm5 ft 10 in1,780 mm1.5 cm0.6 in15 mm narrower
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height147 cm4 ft 10 in1,470 mm2 cm0.8 in20 mm tallervaries by version
Wheelbase265 cm8 ft 8 in2,650 mmSame
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight1,210–1,495 kg13 kg heavier

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Hyundai i30 5-door hatchback (2016) vs Hyundai i30 (2011): the differences

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

CarParking bay 4.8 × 2.4 mSingle garage, 7 ft door
Hyundai i30 5-door hatchback (2016)Fits comfortablyFits, but tightcheck my garage
Hyundai i30 (2011)Fits comfortablyFits, but tightcheck my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: Hyundai i30 5-door hatchback (2016) · Hyundai i30 (2011). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.

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