Hyundai i30 Hatch vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The Hyundai i30 Hatch starts from $26,990 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class opens at $48,900. That makes the Hyundai i30 Hatch the more affordable entry point by $21,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $29,689 and $53,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz A-Class by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class counters with ambient lighting that the Hyundai i30 Hatch does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai i30 Hatch gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Hyundai i30 Hatch and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch uses a Petrol producing 120kW and 203Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class responds with a Petrol making 100kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai i30 Hatch is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch measures 4,340mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 79mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class at 4,419mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 395L in the Hyundai i30 Hatch and 370L in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, giving the Hyundai i30 Hatch a 25L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Hyundai i30 Hatch and $1,625/year for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Hyundai i30 Hatch) vs $1,625 (Mercedes-Benz A-Class). The Mercedes-Benz A-Class saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Hatch) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz A-Class). Both match on warranty length.