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Hyundai i30 vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 21,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Renault Captur?

Hyundai i30 vs Renault Captur: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter
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Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly 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.

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.

Renault Captur is a bit cheaper – starting at 21,100 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Captur uses 4.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Captur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Captur offers barely more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Captur delivers only slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

i30

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is only slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,323 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Captur offers very slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Captur 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.

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Captur

Renault Captur

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6 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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Pet
4 Feb 2026, 11:01:12

The car was a very pleasant surprise. Very comfortable and enjoyable. The 1.3 TCe 158 hp engine is brilliant.

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Waldemar
1 Feb 2026, 13:55:20

A 2025 mild‑hybrid, 160 hp.
Really nice little car. Mostly doing 200 km trips. Driving isn’t tiring. I trusted the driver‑assistance systems and… I wasn’t disappointed. The adaptive cruise control is brilliant, though I’d trust it about 90%. Overtaking punch is a plus. I recommend it with a clear conscience. Ah, just those 18" wheels 🤦. Obviously fuel consumption is higher because it’s an automatic.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
21,100 - 28,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
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Length
4,239 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,363 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

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