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BMW 2 Series vs Hyundai i30 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Hyundai i30 Wagon?

BMW 2 Series vs Hyundai i30 Wagon: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30 Wagon

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

2 Series

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 Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

i30 Wagon

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 BMW 2 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers substantially more torque with 650 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai i30 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is slightly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 602 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries a bit more – 490 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Hyundai i30 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.

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BMW 2 Series
Hyundai i30 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
602 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
450 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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