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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Subaru Outback?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,606 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Outback

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 Subaru Outback offers moderately more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 Wagon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers only slightly more torque with 252 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 2 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 visibly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 303 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers barely more boot space – 602 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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
Subaru Outback

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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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Subaru
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