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Hyundai i30 vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or SsangYong Korando?

Hyundai i30 vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit lighter

SsangYong Korando

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  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is marginally cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,434 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Korando

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 SsangYong Korando offers visibly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers markedly 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 a bit lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers markedly more boot space – 551 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando 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.

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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 km
Hyundai i30
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

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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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Hyundai i30
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SsangYong
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