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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (24800 £ vs 30200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Kia Sportage?

Hyundai i30 Wagon

Kia Sportage

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

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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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Sportage has a clearly edge – offering 239 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.80 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls evident stronger with 320 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 67 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is a bit lighter – 1316 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers hardly perceptible more room – 602 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 126 L more than the Hyundai i30 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage barely noticeable takes the win – 580 kg compared to 524 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £30,200
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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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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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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24800 - 30100 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1316 - 1461 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4585 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1475 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1650 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
439 - 524 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.8 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Hyundai
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What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i30 Wagon have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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