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Hyundai i30 vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Subaru BRZ?

Hyundai i30 vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,434 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

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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 Subaru BRZ offers markedly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 250 Nm.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is barely lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 is far ahead 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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i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Subaru
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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