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Hyundai i30 vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Genesis G70?

Hyundai i30 vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Genesis G70 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,997 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Genesis G70 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

G70

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis G70 offers clearly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 190 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 clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 412 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers moderately more boot space – 395 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 comes out clearly 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.

from £38,600
G70

Genesis G70

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
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Genesis G70

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
-
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Genesis
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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