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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Peugeot 208?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 208 is markedly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Hyundai i30 Wagon costs 25,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,432 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 208 offers only slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers very slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 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, Peugeot 208 is somewhat lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,340 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 602 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries slightly more – 490 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 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 £21,000
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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 km
Hyundai i30 Wagon
Peugeot 208

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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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Peugeot
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