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Hyundai i30 vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Maserati Ghibli?

Hyundai i30 vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Maserati Ghibli

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,195 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Ghibli

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 Maserati Ghibli offers substantially more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers significantly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 330 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 clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 638 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries somewhat more – 577 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 sits just ahead overall 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 Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Hyundai i30
Maserati Ghibli

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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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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Hyundai i30
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 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
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
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Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
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Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Maserati
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