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Fiat Panda vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Hyundai i30?

Fiat Panda vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Hyundai i30

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panda

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.

Fiat Panda is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,423 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Panda uses 5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 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 Hyundai i30 offers substantially more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers considerably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 158 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is noticeably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries markedly more – 485 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 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.

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i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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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
14,100 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
113 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
92 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Fiat Panda?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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