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Hyundai i30 vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Renault Austral?

Hyundai i30 vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Renault Austral

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  • visibly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 is markedly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Austral uses 4.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Austral

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 Renault Austral offers visibly more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Austral is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Austral delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 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 somewhat lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers clearly more boot space – 527 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Austral 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.

from £29,900
Austral

Renault Austral

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 148 - 200 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
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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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Hyundai i30
Renault Austral

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
-
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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