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Ford Ranger vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Hyundai i30?

Ford Ranger vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,882 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

i30

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 Ford Ranger offers substantially more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers substantially more torque with 697 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 447 Nm more.

Ranger

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 clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,090 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 504 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is clearly superior overall 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 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
42 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 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
1,918 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Ford Ranger have?

The Ford Ranger is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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