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Decision summary
Geely E2 vs Hyundai i30: the short answer
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Recorded price context
E2:
current from
ZAR 339,900
·
i30:
last listed from
ZAR 432,900
Five key differences
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Specification
E2
i30
Maximum Power
E2Not Officially Disclosed
i3088 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
E2Not Officially Disclosed
i30172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
E2Not Applicable
i30998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
E2Not Applicable
i3016.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
E2Not Officially Disclosed
i30135 mm
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Spec
E2
i30
Model Introduced Year
2026
2007
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Third generation i30 on Hyundai's i-GMP-derived platform; the N Performance uses a more heavily engineered chassis with limited-slip differential and performance suspension
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Not confirmed
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
Hatchback
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1285 kg
Spec
E2
i30
Length
4135 mm
4340 mm
Width
1805 mm
1795 mm
Height
1580 mm
1455 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
135 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
375 l
395 l
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
E2
i30
Engine
Electric motor
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
998 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
68.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
133.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
39.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
325 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
25 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
i30
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Drivetrain Layout
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
E2
i30
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
50 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
15.2
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
E2
i30
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Mechanical rear child safety locks
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
E2
i30
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
E2
i30
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
E2
i30
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
16-inch alloy wheels
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
Not Officially Disclosed
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
E2
i30
Infotainment System
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
8.8-inch LCD
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8 Bose Premium
Spec
E2
i30
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Exterior Colour Options
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
Yes
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
E2
i30
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
135 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
135 mm
Spec
E2
i30
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
225/45 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch alloy wheels
17-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
16-inch alloy wheels
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
E2
i30
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Link
Spec
E2
i30
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
117 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
E2
i30
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
E2
i30
Ownership Role
top
Not confirmed
Price Zar
389900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
389900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
389900
Not confirmed
Spec
E2
i30
Warranty
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
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