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Hyundai i30 vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Audi A4 Avant?

Hyundai i30 vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Audi A4 Avant

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Avant uses 4.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

A4 Avant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Avant offers substantially more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is visibly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers markedly more boot space – 495 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries moderately more – 565 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant 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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A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Hyundai i30
Audi A4 Avant

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Hyundai i30
Audi A4 Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Audi
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