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Hyundai i30 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Lotus Emira?

Hyundai i30 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • significantly more power
  • substantially 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 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 256 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 230 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is a bit lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 206 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries significantly more – 485 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 is decisively 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 £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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lotus
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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