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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Land Rover Discovery?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • significantly more power
  • significantly 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 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

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 Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,051 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers noticeably more boot space – 986 L compared to 602 L. That’s a difference of about 384 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery comes out clearly ahead 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
221 - 223 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
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel 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
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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