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Hyundai i30 vs Subaru Solterra comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Subaru Solterra?

Hyundai i30 vs Subaru Solterra: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Subaru Solterra

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Subaru Solterra costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,863 £.

Solterra

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 Solterra offers significantly more power – delivering 343 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 193 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Solterra is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Solterra delivers substantially more torque with 437 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 187 Nm more.

i30

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Solterra offers a bit more boot space – 441 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Solterra carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Solterra 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.

from £39,400
Solterra

Subaru Solterra

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 17.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 416 - 532 km
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22 Mar 2026, 10:12:13

Fantastic car with permanent all‑wheel drive, a lovely driving feel, better range than WLTP suggests, and a really great speaker system.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
39,400 - 47,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
416 - 532 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
2,040 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
485 - 510 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
218 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
336 - 437 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
160 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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