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Hyundai i30 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Hyundai i30 vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • significantly more power
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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 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,117 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 380 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: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly superior 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Ford
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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