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Hyundai i30 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or smart #1?

Hyundai i30 vs smart #1: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,148 £.

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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 smart #1 offers significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers significantly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 220 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 significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers markedly more boot space – 395 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is clearly superior overall 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
Hyundai i30
smart #1

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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Hyundai i30
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 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
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
smart
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