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Hyundai i30 vs Skoda Elroq – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Skoda Elroq?

Hyundai i30

Skoda Elroq

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Skoda Elroq costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5066 £.

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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 Skoda Elroq has a convincingly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 200 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Elroq is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Elroq pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 426 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Hyundai i30 is decisively lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 662 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers to a small extent more room – 470 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Elroq performs a bit better – up to 1580 L, which is about 279 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq slight takes the win – 531 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Elroq proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Elroq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Hyundai i30
Skoda Elroq

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Skoda Elroq

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.2 - 16.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 377 - 573 km
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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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Skoda Elroq

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The Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Price
29100 - 45500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
377 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
130 - 136 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4340 mm
Length
4488 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1884 mm
Height
1455 mm
Height
1608 - 1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 L
Payload
463 - 509 kg
Payload
470 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Skoda

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What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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