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Leapmotor T03 vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (95 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Leapmotor T03 or Hyundai i30?

Leapmotor T03 vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Leapmotor T03

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Hyundai i30

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Leapmotor T03 is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,357 £.

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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 Hyundai i30 offers markedly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Leapmotor T03 takes 12.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers visibly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 158 Nm. That’s about 92 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor T03 is moderately lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers significantly more boot space – 395 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Leapmotor T03

Leapmotor T03 is a compact electric city car that blends bold styling with practical urban ease, making it an appealing choice for commuters who value smart tech and everyday affordability. It feels nimble in traffic and cleverly packaged inside, though it’s best suited to short urban trips rather than long highway journeys.

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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
16,200 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,175 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
210 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,652 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
300 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
158 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Leapmotor
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Leapmotor T03?

The Leapmotor T03 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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