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Hyundai i30 vs Jaguar E-Pace comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Jaguar E-Pace?

Hyundai i30 vs Jaguar E-Pace: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Jaguar E-Pace

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Jaguar E-Pace costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

E-Pace

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 Jaguar E-Pace offers significantly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers substantially more torque with 540 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 290 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 visibly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers markedly more boot space – 494 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries a bit more – 554 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
33 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
494 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
1,648 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
497 - 554 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Jaguar
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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