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CUPRA Formentor vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Hyundai i30?

CUPRA Formentor vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely 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

Formentor

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

i30

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 CUPRA Formentor offers substantially more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 240 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Formentor

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 barely lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 119 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers a bit more boot space – 450 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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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
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 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
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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