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Hyundai i30 vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Toyota Proace City?

Hyundai i30 vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • only slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Toyota Proace City

  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Toyota Proace City is slightly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,759 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Proace City

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 only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is marginally lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers clearly more boot space – 912 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 517 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries significantly more – 829 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 344 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City 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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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Hyundai i30
Toyota Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Hyundai i30
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
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