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Hyundai i30 vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or SsangYong Torres?

Hyundai i30 vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,291 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Torres

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 Torres offers clearly more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers markedly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 89 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 slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 183 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers considerably more boot space – 703 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 308 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries slightly more – 552 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Torres stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £33,800
Torres

SsangYong Torres

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 462 km
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Hyundai i30

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SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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Reviews SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 207 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
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
-
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
552 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 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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