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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Lexus RC?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

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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 Lexus RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

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.

Seats: Hyundai i30 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 602 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 236 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly superior overall 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 £25,400
i30 Wagon

Hyundai i30 Wagon

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 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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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 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
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
3
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

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

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