Compare performance (140 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (24000 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Vauxhall Astra?
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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1200 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.
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 Vauxhall Astra has a evident edge – offering 225 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs slightly better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls evident stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is barely noticeable lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers hardly perceptible more room – 422 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs minimal better – up to 1339 L, which is about 38 L more than the Hyundai i30.
Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 509 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra is far 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.
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.
detailsThe Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Price
24000 - 29300 £
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
130 - 136 g/km
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Trunk capacity
395 L
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Length
4340 mm
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Length
4374 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1455 mm
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1301 L
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Payload
463 - 509 kg
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.