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Hyundai i30 vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or BMW X3?

Hyundai i30 vs BMW X3: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

X3

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 X3 offers significantly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

i30

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 is significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 is far 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.

from £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, 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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