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Hyundai i30 vs Toyota RAV4 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 37,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Toyota RAV4?

Hyundai i30 vs Toyota RAV4: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota RAV4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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 Toyota RAV4 costs 37,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,148 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

RAV4

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 RAV4 offers clearly more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota RAV4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

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, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers clearly more boot space – 580 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,700
RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Hyundai i30
Toyota RAV4

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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 RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.

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Hyundai i30
Toyota RAV4

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
37,700 - 55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
22 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
390 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
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