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Audi Q8 vs Hyundai i30 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (640 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (75800 £ vs 24000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Hyundai i30?

Audi Q8

Hyundai i30

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Audi Q8 costs 75800 £. That’s a price difference of around 51780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q8 manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 has a convincingly edge – offering 640 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 500 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 6 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q8 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q8 pulls significantly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 597 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is decisively lighter – 1291 kg compared to 2175 kg. The difference is around 884 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q8 offers evident more room – 605 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1755 L, which is about 454 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q8 evident takes the win – 665 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q8 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q8 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £75,800
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Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 13.1 L
  • Electric Range : 82 - 83 km
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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
75800 - 135600 £
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 13.1 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
82 - 83 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
22 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
30 - 297 g/km
co2
130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2175 - 2490 kg
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4992 - 5022 mm
Length
4340 mm
Width
1995 - 2007 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1697 - 1708 mm
Height
1455 mm
Max trunk capacity
1755 L
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai

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What drive types are available for the Audi Q8?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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