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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Hyundai i30?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Coupe

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,214 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

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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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 303 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is markedly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 493 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe holds a slight edge 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 £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Hyundai i30

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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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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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Ford Mustang Coupe
Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 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
275 - 282 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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 - 1,917 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
327 - 334 kg
Payload
445 - 485 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
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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