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Hyundai i30 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Volvo S60?

Hyundai i30 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 459 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers marginally more boot space – 427 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is decisively ahead 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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S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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