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Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Vauxhall Frontera?

Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.2 (8 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Frontera is moderately cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,823 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Frontera uses 5.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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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 Hyundai i30 offers marginally more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers only slightly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is only slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,394 kg. The difference is around 79 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers somewhat more boot space – 460 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera is decisively ahead 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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Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 308 - 400 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 Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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4.2 (8 Reviews)
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Overall impressions are mixed: many owners appreciate the Frontera’s practicality, roomy interior, comfortable seats and straightforward controls, while a significant portion criticise perceived cheap build quality and missing or poorly documented features. Typical positives tend to be the generous cargo space, comfortable seating and easy-to-use layout; typical negatives often mention fit-and-finish shortcomings, some absent functions and fuel consumption that can be higher than expected. Because opinions range from satisfied family commuters to strongly negative experiences, there isn’t a clear consensus on refinement or long-term reliability.
Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
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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