Compare performance (150 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Kia EV9?
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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Hyundai i30 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,748 £.
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 Kia EV9 offers clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers significantly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 1,052 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers significantly more boot space – 602 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries visibly more – 615 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The Kia EV9 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.
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 Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.
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Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
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Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
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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
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
6 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
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Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
602 L
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Trunk capacity
333 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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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
450 - 490 kg
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Payload
542 - 615 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 150 HP
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Power HP
204 - 508 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Power kW
150 - 374 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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