Hyundai i30 vs SsangYong Korando – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the SsangYong Korando costs 27000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 manages with 5.70 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.50 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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 SsangYong Korando has a evident edge – offering 190 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs slight better – reaching 197 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 107 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai i30 is somewhat lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers noticeable more room – 551 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1301 L, which is about 53 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 barely noticeable takes the win – 509 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

All in all, the SsangYong Korando shows itself to be wins solidly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.