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SsangYong Korando vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Hyundai i30?

SsangYong Korando vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i30 is barely cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,434 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

i30

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 SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Korando

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 a bit lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando 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.

from £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
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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
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Korando have?

The SsangYong Korando is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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