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Hyundai i30 vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or VW Polo?

Hyundai i30 vs VW Polo: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • somewhat more trunk space

VW Polo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,299 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

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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 Polo offers noticeably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is visibly 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 Polo delivers noticeably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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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, VW Polo is slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers somewhat more boot space – 395 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is far ahead overall 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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Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 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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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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