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Hyundai i30 vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Aston Martin DB12?

Hyundai i30 vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i30

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 168,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

DB12

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 530 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is noticeably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 473 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers visibly more boot space – 395 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 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.

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i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Hyundai i30

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Aston Martin DB12

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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