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VW Transporter Transporter vs Hyundai i30 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 25,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Hyundai i30 Wagon?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Hyundai i30 Wagon: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

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

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i30 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,101 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 Wagon uses 5.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

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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 VW Transporter Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

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 Wagon is visibly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 532 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 769 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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Adrian
17 Jan 2026, 21:20:42

As a practical user of the i30 1.5 wagon and the Skoda Scala, I can generally say the Hyundai is the better car. Why?

- Better cabin insulation
- More space for the driver, with a wider range of steering-wheel adjustment
- Interior is better made and fitted
- More comfortable driving position
- Handles better
- Stronger brakes

Cons:
- Higher fuel consumption
- Overall less modern styling
- Slightly weaker headlights vs. the Skoda

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
602 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
450 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Hyundai
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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