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BMW Z4 vs Hyundai i30 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Hyundai i30 Wagon?

BMW Z4 vs Hyundai i30 Wagon: Key differences

BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly 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.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

i30 Wagon

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 BMW Z4 offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is somewhat lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 602 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 321 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries substantially more – 490 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 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 £43,500
Z4

BMW Z4

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 340 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
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Reviews BMW Z4

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Maingard
26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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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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Reviews Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
17 Jan 2026, 21:20:42

As a practical user of the i30 1.5 wagon and the Skoda Scala, I can generally say the Hyundai is the better car. Why?

- Better cabin insulation
- More space for the driver, with a wider range of steering-wheel adjustment
- Interior is better made and fitted
- More comfortable driving position
- Handles better
- Stronger brakes

Cons:
- Higher fuel consumption
- Overall less modern styling
- Slightly weaker headlights vs. the Skoda

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Hyundai i30 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
602 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
450 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
Is the BMW Z4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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