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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Volvo XC40?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Volvo XC40

5 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,491 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

XC40

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 XC40 offers clearly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC40 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC40 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 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 markedly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries marginally more – 532 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 Wagon holds a slight edge 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.

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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
Volvo XC40

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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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 blends Scandinavian design with practical versatility, offering a compact luxury crossover that feels composed and easy to live with. It’s refined and focused on safety with a high-quality interior, making it a smart choice for daily city driving and weekend escapes.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
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