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Audi A4 Avant vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Hyundai i30?

Audi A4 Avant vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Hyundai i30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

i30

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers visibly more boot space – 495 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
Hyundai i30

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Audi A4 Avant
Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
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