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Hyundai i30 vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Renault Symbioz?

Hyundai i30 vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Renault Symbioz

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly 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.

Hyundai i30 is marginally cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Renault Symbioz costs 24,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 Symbioz offers very slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Symbioz delivers very slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 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 very slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers clearly more boot space – 576 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Symbioz 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.

from £24,700
Symbioz

Renault Symbioz

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 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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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

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4.8 (5 Reviews)
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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
24,700 - 31,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 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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