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Hyundai i30 vs Volvo V60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (24000 £ vs 41600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Volvo V60?

Hyundai i30

Volvo V60

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

i30 @ Hyundai Motor Company

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 17657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

V60 @ Volvo Cars

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V60 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 5 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs minimal better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 456 Nm difference.

i30 @ Hyundai Motor Company

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is distinct lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 443 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers evident more room – 519 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V60 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1431 L, which is about 130 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 hardly perceptible takes the win – 509 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo V60 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo V60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £41,600
V60 @ Volvo Cars

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 92 km
Hyundai i30
Volvo V60

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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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Volvo V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Hyundai i30
Volvo V60
i30 @ Hyundai Motor Company
V60 @ Volvo Cars

Costs and Consumption

Price
24000 - 29300 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
130 - 136 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4340 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1455 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
463 - 509 kg
Payload
466 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.