Compare performance (150 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 99,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or BMW 8 Series Convertible?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Hyundai i30 Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,014 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Hyundai i30 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 575 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 602 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries somewhat more – 490 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.
The BMW 8 Series Convertible is clearly ahead 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.
The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.
detailsThe BMW 8 Series Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that drops its roof with the kind of theatrical flourish you expect from a modern Bavarian showboat. It wraps occupants in sumptuous materials and driver-focused polish, offering effortless long-distance comfort and just enough drama to make every arrival feel like an occasion.
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Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
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Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
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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
134 - 142 g/km
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Convertible
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
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Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
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Trunk capacity
602 L
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Trunk capacity
350 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
450 - 490 kg
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Payload
340 - 425 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 150 HP
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
BMW
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