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Hyundai i30 vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Toyota Proace Max?

Hyundai i30 vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,379 £.

Proace Max

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace Max offers clearly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers markedly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 160 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.

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is significantly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 1,475 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries considerably more – 1,460 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 975 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Max sits just 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.

from £56,900
Proace Max

Toyota Proace Max

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 279 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
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Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
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
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
424 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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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