Hyundai i30
The Hyundai i30 is 4,443 mm long with five seats and a top speed of 196 km/h. Engine options range from 1,000 to 1,600 cc with 3 to 4 cylinders. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 135 g/km for petrol versions and 136 g/km for hybrid petrol versions (WLTP). In Norway, 53 were registered new between 2019 and 2020, with a peak of 52 in 2019. Seven recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 88 kW (118 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Hybrid (petrol) 136 g/km, petrol 135 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,361 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,000–1,600 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 3–4 |
| Top speed | 196 km/h |
| Length | 4,444 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,785 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Hyundai i30 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (31,407 cars), engine power from 25 countries, kerb weight from 26 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Hyundai i30 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
53 Hyundai i30 cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2020, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 103 kW (138 hp) | 1,369 kg | 2019 | 50 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (3 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Hyundai i30 cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 8,026 |
| Germany | 7,482 |
| Spain | 3,151 |
| Poland | 2,964 |
| Slovakia | 2,388 |
| Austria | 1,695 |
| Romania | 1,439 |
| Belgium | 878 |
| Hungary | 619 |
| Greece | 594 |
| Croatia | 543 |
| United Kingdom | 311 |
| France | 299 |
| Ireland | 217 |
| Slovenia | 185 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 72% of Hyundai i30s pass their MOT test first time, based on 106,677 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
7 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Hyundai i30. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-07-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-01-09
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-01-31
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
No description of the defect in Safety Gate.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-06-05
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This can impair the window-lift system, increasing the risk of injury.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-08-07
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-02-01
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Hyundai recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Hyundai i30?
- The Hyundai i30 has a rated top speed of 196 km/h.
- How much power does the Hyundai i30 have?
- The Hyundai i30 produces 88 kW (118 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Hyundai i30?
- The Hyundai i30 is 4,444 mm long, 1,785 mm wide and 1,490 mm tall.
- How much does the Hyundai i30 weigh?
- The Hyundai i30 has a kerb weight of about 1,361 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Hyundai i30?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Hyundai i30 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Hybrid (petrol) 136 g/km, petrol 135 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Hyundai i30 have?
- The Hyundai i30 has 5 seats.