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Hyundai i30 vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Lexus RC?

Hyundai i30 vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

RC

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 Lexus RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 270 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.

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is noticeably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers very slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries barely more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £24,600
i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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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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The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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