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Hyundai i30 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 80,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Hyundai i30 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,585 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Range Rover Sport

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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers considerably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 550 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 2,390 kg. The difference is around 1,075 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers markedly more boot space – 647 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries clearly more – 830 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.

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Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 118 km
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Hyundai i30

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
60 - 259 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
641 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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