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Hyundai i30 vs Kia Sorento - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (140 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (24000 £ vs 46900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Kia Sorento?
i30
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Hyundai i30 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22886 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.
Sorento
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 Kia Sorento has a significantly edge – offering 252 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs slight better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sorento pulls clearly stronger with 440 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 187 Nm difference.
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i30
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Kia Sorento offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is significantly lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1855 kg. The difference is around 564 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more room – 705 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 310 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2077 L, which is about 776 L more than the Hyundai i30.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento clearly perceptible takes the win – 685 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Kia Sorento proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sorento is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Hyundai i30
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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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Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.
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Hyundai i30
Kia Sorento
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
24000 - 29300 £
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Price
46900 - 59300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
55 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
130 - 136 g/km
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co2
37 - 174 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
47 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
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Curb weight
1855 - 2105 kg
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Trunk capacity
395 L
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
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Length
4340 mm
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Length
4810 - 4815 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1900 mm
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Height
1455 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1301 L
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Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2077 L
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Payload
463 - 509 kg
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
194 - 252 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Max Speed
183 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
367 - 440 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
142 - 185 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Kia
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What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.