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Hyundai i30 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Porsche Cayenne?

Hyundai i30 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 1,006 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 1,250 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 substantially lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 815 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more boot space – 781 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 386 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne holds a decisive overall lead 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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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Porsche
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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