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Hyundai i30 vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Genesis G80?

Hyundai i30 vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Genesis G80

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,728 £.

G80

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 Genesis G80 offers clearly more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G80 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 450 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,095 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers somewhat more boot space – 395 L compared to 354 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G80 carries only slightly more – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 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 £64,300
G80

Genesis G80

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 570 km
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Genesis G80

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
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
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
570 km
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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
490 kg

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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