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Hyundai i30 vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or VW Golf Variant?

Hyundai i30 vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Golf Variant

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 moderately cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 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 very slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers markedly more boot space – 611 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 216 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries moderately more – 547 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant holds a decisive overall lead 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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