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Lexus LC Coupe vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (105,400 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LC Coupe or Hyundai i30?

Lexus LC Coupe vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Lexus LC Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LC Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Lexus LC Coupe costs 105,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lexus LC Coupe with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

i30

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 Lexus LC Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LC Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LC Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 530 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 280 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, Hyundai i30 is considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers significantly more boot space – 395 L compared to 197 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 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.

from £24,600
i30

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
Lexus LC Coupe
Hyundai i30

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Lexus LC Coupe

The Lexus LC is a striking grand tourer that fuses Japanese craftsmanship with theatrical styling; slipping into its cockpit feels like being handed a bespoke suit—polished, dramatic and effortlessly comfortable. It prefers to seduce rather than shout, delivering a serene yet engaging drive for buyers who want presence and refinement without supercar fuss.

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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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Lexus LC Coupe
Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption

Price
105,400 - 114,900 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.1 - 11.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
184 - 262 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,930 - 1,980 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 197 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4,770 mm
Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,345 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 - 464 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
250 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
530 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
264 - 341 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 - 4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Hyundai
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