Hyundai i30 vs Renault Scénic – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i30 has the significantly advantage in terms of price – starting at 24000 £, while the Renault Scénic starts at 34600 £. That’s a price difference of about 10637 £.

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 performance, the Renault Scénic clearly takes the lead – with 218 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 78 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is noticeably faster – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That makes it around 1.70 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 is slightly ahead – reaching 197 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is roughly 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Scénic pulls somewhat stronger, offering 300 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm difference.

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 enough space for 5 passengers.

The Hyundai i30 is slightly lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1822 kg. The weight difference is around 531 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Renault Scénic takes the lead – 545 L compared to 395 L. That’s around 150 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Renault Scénic wins – up to 1670 L, about 369 L more than the Hyundai i30.

Payload capacity also favors the Renault Scénic hardly any – 518 kg compared to 509 kg. The difference is roughly 9 kg.

Overall, the Renault Scénic proves to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.