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Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Astra – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Hyundai i30 or Vauxhall Astra?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i30 @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 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.

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Engine and Performance:

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.

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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 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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Astra shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £25,200
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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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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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Vauxhall Astra

The 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
130 - 136 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4340 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1455 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
463 - 509 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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