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Hyundai i30 vs Estrima Birò comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 12,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Estrima Birò?

Hyundai i30 vs Estrima Birò: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Estrima Birò

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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.

Estrima Birò is considerably cheaper – starting at 12,900 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,705 £.

i30

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 Hyundai i30 offers clearly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Estrima Birò delivers markedly more torque with 381 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 131 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.

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Estrima Birò is considerably lighter – 424 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 891 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers noticeably more boot space – 395 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 226 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Estrima Birò 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.

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Estrima Birò

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
Hyundai i30
Estrima Birò

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Estrima Birò

Birò is a tiny electric city car that turns cramped streets and parking headaches into a manageable, even fun, part of the day with nimble manners and a cheeky silhouette. It’s an ideal pick for urbanites seeking fuss-free daily mobility, low running hassle, and a vehicle that refuses to blend into the commuter crowd.

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Hyundai i30
Estrima Birò

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Length
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Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
219 - 226 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
60 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
381 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Estrima
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