Volvo V40 (2016 – 2019) vs Hyundai i30 N (2017 – 2020): specs compared
The Hyundai i30 N is the more powerful of the two, with up to 275 hp against 245 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo V40 uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. The Hyundai i30 N is the lighter car, from 1,475 kg against 1,532 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2016 – 2019
|
Hyundai
i30 N
2017 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2019 | 2017 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 245 hp | 250 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 10.5 s | 6.1 – 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 240 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 5.9 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,336 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,647 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,532 – 1,615 kg | 1,475 – 1,504 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

