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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Land Rover Defender?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Land Rover Defender with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

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 Land Rover Defender offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender 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: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is significantly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 960 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers noticeably more boot space – 786 L compared to 602 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries clearly more – 819 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 329 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender stands well ahead of its rival 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 £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
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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

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Long-distance driver
Efficiency / Consumption & Range
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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Dythe fourika
24 May 2026, 22:30:46

Fan of Subaru Forester cars, old 1997 model, automatic, petrol.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

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

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