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Hyundai i30 vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Suzuki S-Cross?

Hyundai i30 vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
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Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • only slightly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki S-Cross is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,795 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki S-Cross uses 5.3 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 Hyundai i30 offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers marginally more torque with 250 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 15 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, Suzuki S-Cross is only slightly lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki S-Cross offers only slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 leads convincingly 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 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
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
119 - 138 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
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
395 - 405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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