Hyundai i30 Hatch vs Peugeot 308

The Hyundai i30 Hatch starts from $52,000 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 308 opens at $48,990. That makes the Peugeot 308 the more affordable entry point by $3,010.

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 $57,200 and $53,889 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Peugeot 308 by roughly $6,130 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 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Peugeot 308 gets a 10-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch stands out with Apple CarPlay and Infinity audio — features our data doesn't list for the Peugeot 308. The Peugeot 308 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Focal audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai i30 Hatch gets cloth (n sports front seats) upholstery while the Peugeot 308 offers synthetic leather.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch uses a 2.0 T-GDi producing 206kW and 392Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed manual to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.4 seconds.

The Peugeot 308 responds with a Hybrid making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 107kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Peugeot 308 is 0.4s 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, 25mm shorter than the Peugeot 308 at 4,365mm (2,675mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 308 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 381L in the Hyundai i30 Hatch and 384L in the Peugeot 308, giving the Peugeot 308 a 3L advantage.

For towing, the Peugeot 308 leads with a 1,150kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,423/year for the Hyundai i30 Hatch and $1,197/year for the Peugeot 308. That is a $1,226 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 308.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Hatch) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 308). Both match on warranty length.