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Genesis GV80 vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (59,400 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV80 or Hyundai i30?

Genesis GV80 vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Genesis GV80

  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,825 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

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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 Genesis GV80 offers substantially more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 154 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers clearly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 338 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: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers significantly more boot space – 735 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries markedly more – 690 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 holds a solid 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.

from £59,400
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Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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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
59,400 - 75,600 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 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
231 - 241 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
-
Width
1,975 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
660 - 690 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
272 - 304 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Genesis GV80 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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