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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or VW Touran?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs VW Touran: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,581 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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 somewhat lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers markedly more boot space – 834 L compared to 602 L. That’s a difference of about 232 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries moderately more – 601 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran is clearly ahead overall 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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VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Reviews VW Touran

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Hyundai i30 Wagon
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30 Wagon?

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

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