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Hyundai i30 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Lucid Air?

Hyundai i30 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Lucid Air

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,300 £.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 1,101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 1,690 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 232 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries slightly more – 588 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
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Reviews Hyundai i30

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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Reviews Lucid Air

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Jorge
1 Aug 2026, 19:02:25

The review contains an error: the price of the Lucid Air being evaluated corresponds to a version that accelerates from 0–100 km/h in around 4.7 seconds, which is slower than the MG Cyberster. The sub-2-second acceleration figures refer to the Lucid Air Sapphire, which is the most expensive version with a much higher price.

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lucid
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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