Used Hyundai i30 Engine Mount

Both years fall within the second-generation i30 (Mk2, 2012–2017), so they share the same basic platform, but engine mount compatibility depends primarily on the engine code rather than the year alone. If both cars carry the same engine code – for example the 1.6 CRDi diesel or the 1.4 petrol – the mount is very likely the same, but there were running production changes across the Mk2 generation, so confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure. Never assume fitment purely on year.

The first-generation i30 (Mk1, 2007–2012) and the second-generation i30 (Mk2, 2012–2017) are built on different platforms with different engine bay layouts, so engine mounts from the two generations are not interchangeable. Even where the same engine code was carried across both generations, the mounting geometry changed with the new bodyshell. Always source a mount from the correct generation, and confirm with the breaker against your registration number.

Trim level has no bearing on engine mount fitment – Classic, Active, Style, Premium Sport and any other i30 trim all use the same mount for a given engine. What matters is the engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check. Tell the breaker your engine code and they will identify the correct mount regardless of which trim your car is.

Yes, the turbocharged 1.6 T-GDi and the naturally aspirated 1.6 GDi are different engines with different engine codes, and the additional mass and torque characteristics of the turbo unit mean the mounts are not necessarily the same. Always quote your exact engine code – visible on the V5C or obtainable from a VIN decoder – when asking the breaker for a quote, and do not assume a mount from one 1.6 variant will suit the other.

The third-generation i30 (Mk3, 2017 onwards) moved to a new platform and revised engine lineup, so its engine mounts are a different design to those used on the Mk2 (2012–2017). Even if an engine code appears similar across the generational boundary, the mounting points and bracket arrangements changed with the new shell. Stick to mounts from the same generation as your car, and confirm against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly because diesel and petrol engines of similar displacement are built differently, have different weights, and use different mounting configurations. A 1.6 CRDi diesel mount, for instance, will not be the same as a 1.6 GDi petrol mount even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker your fuel type and, ideally, your engine code – found on your V5C or via a VIN check – to avoid ordering the wrong part.