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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Kia K4?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Kia K4: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter

Kia K4

  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

i30 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Kia K4 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Hyundai i30 Wagon costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 652 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia K4 uses 5.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

K4

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 Kia K4 offers somewhat more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia K4 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia K4 delivers only slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is barely lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers marginally more boot space – 604 L compared to 602 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 stands out in the key areas 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 £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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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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Reviews Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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Adrian
17 Jan 2026, 21:20:42

As a practical user of the i30 1.5 wagon and the Skoda Scala, I can generally say the Hyundai is the better car. Why?

- Better cabin insulation
- More space for the driver, with a wider range of steering-wheel adjustment
- Interior is better made and fitted
- More comfortable driving position
- Handles better
- Stronger brakes

Cons:
- Higher fuel consumption
- Overall less modern styling
- Slightly weaker headlights vs. the Skoda

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Kia K4

Kia 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 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
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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