HYUNDAI I30 HATCHBACK 1.5T GDi 48v Hybrid N Line S 5dr DCT
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A guide to leasing the Hyundai i30 Hatchback, covering its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, four trim levels and 395-litre boot. Written for drivers deciding between the Hatchback and the Estate, and between Advance, N Line, Premium and N Line S.
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The Hyundai i30 Hatchback is a five-door, five-seat family hatchback built to be easy to live with rather than exciting. It sits between Hyundai's smaller superminis and its SUVs, and it's the shape most people picture when they think of the i30.
This is the third-generation i30, on sale in this form since 2024. One engine covers the whole Hatchback range: a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 138 bhp, driving the front wheels through a manual or an automatic gearbox.
So the decision is simpler than most. Hatchback or Estate, manual or automatic, then one of four trims: Advance, N Line, Premium or N Line S.
Hyundai i30 Hatchback key facts
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol (138 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 395 litres, 1,301 litres seats folded |
| Economy (WLTP) | 42.2–50.4 mpg |
| Braked towing | 1,200 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 5 years, unlimited mileage |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The i30 Hatchback is a conventional family hatchback measuring 4.34 m long and 1.80 m wide, with a 395-litre boot that grows to 1,301 litres with the rear seats folded. Every version carries Hyundai's five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Reviewers consistently describe it as comfortable, quiet and easy to drive, with sensible ergonomics and physical controls for the things you use most - and they're equally consistent that it isn't the most entertaining car in the class. Road testers also praise the ride quality and the sense that the basics have been done properly.
For towing, it's rated at 1,200 kg braked and 600 kg unbraked, with a 10.6 m turning circle and a 50-litre fuel tank. There's a tyre repair kit rather than a spare wheel.
Choose the Hatchback if you want the shorter, lighter car; choose the Estate if boot space decides it. Both seat five, both have five doors, and both tow up to 1,200 kg braked, so load space and length are the real difference.
The Hatchback is 4.34 m long with a 395-litre boot, rising to 1,301 litres seats down. The i30 Estate stretches to 4.59 m and offers 602 litres, or 1,650 litres folded, at a slightly higher 1.47 m. Both share the same 2.65 m wheelbase, so rear passenger space is much the same. You can see every body style together on the Hyundai i30 range page.
Because the standard specification is strong from the entry trim upwards, which matters more on a lease than it does on a used purchase: you're paying for the car as it leaves the factory, and options you add stay with the car at the end of the contract.
Every i30 Hatchback has built-in navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging and ambient lighting. Safety and assistance kit includes autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, a rear-view camera, and front and rear parking sensors. LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, power-folding mirrors and an electric parking brake are also standard across the range.
Practicality is decent for the size: 395 litres of boot space, five seats, an 80 kg roof load and kerb weights from 1,280 kg to 1,312 kg depending on version. Insurance group 15 applies across the petrol range.
There's one engine, so the only real choice is the gearbox.
The 1.5-litre turbo petrol produces 138 bhp and 253 Nm, four cylinders, front-wheel drive, with 6 or 7-speed gearboxes. It covers 0-62 mph in 9.6-9.7 seconds and tops out at 130 mph. No plug, no charging - just fuel.
Official WLTP economy runs from 42.2 to 50.4 mpg with CO2 from 127 to 152 g/km, so the figure you get depends on the version and wheels you pick. Manual and automatic gearboxes are both available; the automatic is the easier companion in traffic. Our petrol, diesel or electric guide is worth a read if you're weighing up fuel types.
| Petrol | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 395 litres |
| Power | 138 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 9.6–9.7 s |
| Braked towing | 1200 kg |
| Economy (WLTP) | 42.2–50.4 mpg |
Four trims, and the split isn't a simple ladder - N Line and N Line S are about sporty looks and bigger wheels, while Premium concentrates on comfort kit.
The entry trim, and far from sparse. Advance rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with cloth upholstery, and brings LED headlights with a static cornering light, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with navigation including Bluelink and map care, Android Auto, air conditioning, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob.
N Line swaps in 18-inch five-spoke silver alloy wheels and sharper exterior styling, keeping cloth upholstery. It adds smart key with keyless entry and engine start/stop button, privacy glass, four-way adjustable driver lumbar support, dual-zone climate control and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Premium is the comfort-led choice. It moves to 17-inch alloy wheels and cloth/artificial leather upholstery, and adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and an electrically adjustable driver's seat over N Line - a sensible pick if winter mornings matter more to you than wheel size.
N Line S returns to the 18-inch five-spoke silver alloys and adds a panoramic opening sunroof, leather and faux suede upholstery, and four-way adjustable driver lumbar support over Premium. It's the fullest specification in the Hatchback range.
Availability moves around by trim and gearbox, so check what's currently listed in the deals below, all of which are Hatchback versions. If the exact combination you want isn't showing, our team can look into it - and our guide to choosing your car covers how mileage and term affect which spec makes sense.
If you're shortlisting, the CUPRA Leon, Volkswagen Golf and Mazda 3 are the obvious family hatchback alternatives, while the Kia Xceed offers a raised crossover take on the same idea. More from the brand sits on our Hyundai leasing page.
Volkswagen GolfSpecifications from Hyundai's UK data; equipment, economy figures and availability vary by version and gearbox, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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