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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Renault Espace comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Renault Espace?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Renault Espace: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Espace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Renault Espace costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Espace uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Espace

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 Renault Espace offers clearly more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Espace is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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: Renault Espace offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is visibly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,673 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Espace offers somewhat more boot space – 692 L compared to 602 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Espace carries moderately more – 581 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Espace comes out modestly 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 £37,500
Espace

Renault Espace

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 L/100km
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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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4.1 (3 Reviews)
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18 Nov 2025, 10:34:15

A very pleasant vehicle to drive, with excellent comfort and plenty of rear legroom.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
37,500 - 41,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
110 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,673 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
212 - 692 L
Length
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Length
4,746 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,054 - 2,224 L
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
404 - 581 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
174 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
147 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

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

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