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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes EQV comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 50,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes EQV?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes EQV: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQV

  • markedly more power
  • significantly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQV costs 50,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,190 £.

EQV

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 Mercedes EQV offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Mercedes EQV takes 10.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQV delivers visibly more torque with 365 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes EQV offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 1,351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQV offers significantly more boot space – 1,410 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 1,015 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQV carries substantially more – 834 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 349 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQV stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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EQV

Mercedes EQV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 244 - 364 km
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Mercedes EQV

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
50,700 - 54,400 £
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
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 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
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
637 - 834 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, 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
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
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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