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Hyundai i30 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Volvo XC60?

Hyundai i30 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter

Volvo XC60

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

XC60

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 XC60 offers clearly 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 XC60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 459 Nm more.

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 considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers somewhat more boot space – 483 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries somewhat more – 550 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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.

from £49,200
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km
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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
-
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
510 - 550 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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