Compare performance (140 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (24800 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Kia K4?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Hyundai i30 Wagon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £ , while the Kia K4 costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai i30 Wagon manages with 5.70 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Kia K4 has a evident edge – offering 180 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia K4 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.80 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia K4 pulls minimal stronger with 265 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is minimal lighter – 1316 kg compared to 1415 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers clearly perceptible more room – 602 L compared to 438 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.
When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 Wagon slightly takes the win – 524 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.
The Kia K4 proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia K4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsKia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
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Price
24800 - 30100 £
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Price
25700 - 32800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
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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
130 - 136 g/km
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co2
132 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1316 - 1461 kg
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Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
602 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
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Length
4585 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1475 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1650 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
439 - 524 kg
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.8 - 13.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.