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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs BMW 8 Series Convertible comparison

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?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs BMW 8 Series Convertible: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

8 Series Convertible

Engine and Performance:

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.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £99,400
8 Series Convertible

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Hyundai i30 Wagon
BMW 8 Series Convertible

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Hyundai i30 Wagon

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.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible

The 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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Hyundai i30 Wagon
BMW 8 Series Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
180 - 255 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
340 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BMW
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