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Audi Q5 vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Hyundai i30?

Audi Q5 vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

i30

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 offers clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries moderately 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 Q5 is decisively ahead 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.

from £46,400
Q5

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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Audi Q5

The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.

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Reviews Audi Q5

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Robert
16 Apr 2026, 20:24:39

Comfortable and composed on the road — an excellent car for daily use. I drive the Q5 TDI with standard suspension and 20‑inch wheels.

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Aurelio
16 Mar 2026, 20:10:09

BYD — to Romania, in my area I have to recharge 5 times.
Audi Q5 — to the same place I refuel only 2 times.
At the end of the merry-go-round, if diesel doesn’t rise again, I can say I travel with peace of mind in the Audi — both on price and comfort 😆😆😆. If I switch on the air conditioning in the BYD, I’m totally screwed; for 1,350 km I’d need solar panels just to keep costs down.
But if I only drive around the city and do short runs, all praise to BYD.

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Klaus
9 Dec 2025, 16:03:21

The Audi Q5 reliably gets me to my destination every day. It isn't cheap, but it's a real looker!!!

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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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Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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