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Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Vauxhall Astra?

Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Vauxhall Astra

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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:

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,720 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Astra

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 Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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 marginally lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers barely more boot space – 422 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is clearly superior 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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