Geely E2 vs Hyundai i30

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai i30 Discontinued model
Geely E2 in South Africa

Geely E2

Apex Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom
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Hyundai i30 in South Africa

Hyundai i30

1.0T Fluid Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 468,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
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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

Exact selected derivatives
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

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Hyundai i30 1.0T Fluid

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

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

In depth: how these cars differ

This E2 and i30 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

E2 vs i30 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.