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Hyundai i30 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Hyundai i30 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,385 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

3 Series Saloon

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 BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is moderately lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers moderately more boot space – 480 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries very slightly more – 495 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 96 - 101 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
-
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BMW
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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