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Toyota Prius vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Hyundai i30?

Toyota Prius vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,863 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

i30

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers clearly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is noticeably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers markedly more boot space – 395 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is clearly superior 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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