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Hyundai i30 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Hyundai i30 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is marginally cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 616 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van uses 5.3 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo Compact Van delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 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 markedly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries considerably more – 901 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 416 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van leads convincingly 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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Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 279 - 284 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
670 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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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