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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes EQT?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • 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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,217 £.

EQT

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 Hyundai i30 offers a bit more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers barely more torque with 250 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 5 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 substantially lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers markedly more boot space – 551 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries only slightly more – 531 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 has only a minor advantage 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
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
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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