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Hyundai i30 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Hyundai i30 vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 324,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 730 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 505 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is visibly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 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 £24,600
i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Hyundai i30
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Hyundai i30
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Ferrari
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