Hyundai i30: Engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the Hyundai i30 have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of Hyundai i30 engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2008 to 2020.

The timing chains in Hyundai i30 are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used Hyundai i30, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

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Hyundai i30 engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in Hyundai i30 that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

Hyundai i30 2008 – 2010

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2008 and 2010.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Hyundai i30 1.4 2008 – 2010	109 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 2008 – 2010	122 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 2008 – 2010	126 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 2.0 2008 – 2010	143 hp	Timing belt
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2008 – 2010	90 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2008 – 2010	116 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 2.0 CRDi 2008 – 2010	140 hp	Timing belt

Hyundai i30 2010 – 2012

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2010 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Hyundai i30 1.4 2010 – 2012	109 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 2010 – 2012	126 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2010 – 2012	90 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2010 – 2012	116 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2010 – 2012	128 hp	Timing chain

Hyundai i30 2012 – 2015

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2012 and 2015.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Hyundai i30 1.4 CVVT 2012 – 2015	99 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI 2012 – 2015	135 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2012 – 2015	110 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2012 – 2015	128 hp	Timing chain

Hyundai i30 2015 – 2017

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2015 and 2017.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue 2015 – 2017	100 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI 2015 – 2017	135 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2015 – 2017	110 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2015 – 2017	136 hp	Timing chain

Hyundai i30 2017 – 2019

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2017 and 2019.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI blue 2017 – 2019	120 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDi 2017 – 2019	140 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2017 – 2019	110 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2017 – 2019	136 hp	Timing chain

Hyundai i30 2019 – 2020

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2019 and 2020.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI blue 2019 – 2020	120 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDi 2019 – 2020	140 hp	Timing chain
Hyundai i30 N Performance 2019 – 2020	275 hp	?
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 2019 – 2020	136 hp	?

Does the Hyundai i30 have a timing chain or timing belt?

Most engines in the Hyundai i30 have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. As long as you take care of service and oil changes, the timing chains in Hyundai i30 are known to last very well.