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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
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Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
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co2
214 - 216 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
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Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
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Trunk capacity
602 L
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Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
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Length
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Length
4,850 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,825 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
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Payload
450 - 490 kg
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Payload
655 - 770 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 150 HP
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Power HP
202 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
184 km/h
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
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Torque
441 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Power kW
148 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
SsangYong
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