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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Volvo S90?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

S90

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 Volvo S90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 459 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 Wagon is significantly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 572 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 602 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries only slightly more – 518 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
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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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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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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
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Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

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

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