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Hyundai i30 vs SEAT Ateca comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 25,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or SEAT Ateca?

Hyundai i30 vs SEAT Ateca: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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SEAT Ateca

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably 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:

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 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the SEAT Ateca costs 25,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 548 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ateca uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Ateca

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the SEAT Ateca takes 9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ateca delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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 barely lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,345 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ateca offers noticeably more boot space – 510 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ateca carries marginally more – 525 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ateca 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.

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Ateca

SEAT Ateca

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 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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SEAT Ateca

The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
25,100 - 36,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
129 - 144 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
1,345 - 1,514 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,968 cm3

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

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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