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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or SsangYong Rexton?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly 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 SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,720 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Rexton

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 SsangYong Rexton offers visibly more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 Wagon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers significantly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 191 Nm more.

i30 Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is considerably lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 805 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers clearly more boot space – 784 L compared to 602 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries noticeably more – 770 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon has the upper hand 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
Hyundai i30 Wagon
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
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Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
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
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SsangYong
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