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Hyundai i30 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 90,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Hyundai i30 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly lighter

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

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 8 Series Coupé offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 475 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 500 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 markedly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers somewhat more boot space – 440 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé 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.

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8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Hyundai i30
BMW 8 Series Coupé

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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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BMW 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Hyundai i30
BMW 8 Series Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Height
-
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
BMW
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