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Hyundai i30 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Hongqi E-HS9?

Hyundai i30 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • substantially more power
  • considerably 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 Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,010 £.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi E-HS9 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers substantially more torque with 670 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 1,390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 395 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi E-HS9 comes out modestly 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 £68,600
E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 465 - 515 km
Hyundai i30
Hongqi E-HS9

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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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Hongqi E-HS9

The Hongqi E-HS9 arrives like a modern state limousine rewired into an electric SUV, all imposing chrome, tall presence and an interior that aims to cocoon occupants in luxury. It's serenely quiet and packed with tech, offering a compelling, slightly quirky alternative to established European luxury SUVs for buyers who want drama as much as comfort.

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Hyundai i30
Hongqi E-HS9

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
465 - 515 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Hongqi
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