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.
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.