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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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 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 NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,300 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably 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 NIO ET5 Wagon 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 602 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries only slightly more – 490 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
Hyundai i30 Wagon
NIO ET5 Wagon

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
NIO
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