Hyundai i30 vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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
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
VS
GWM Jolion Pro Limited in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro Limited

1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 431,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai i30 vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer

i30 and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context i30: last listed from ZAR 432,900 · Jolion Pro Limited: current from ZAR 431,450

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification i30 Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power i3088 kW @ 5500 rpm Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque i30172 Nm @ 1500 rpm Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size i30998 cc Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy i3016.9 km/l Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance i30135 mm Jolion Pro Limited168 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Hyundai i30

1.0T Fluid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Jolion Pro Limited

1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

i30

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Jolion Pro Limited

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

i30

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jolion Pro Limited

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

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 i30 Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year 2007 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation 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 Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Third generation launched globally in 2017; N Performance model arrived in SA as a standalone performance derivative; third gen has received ongoing tech updates Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2017 Original current-generation version
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Hatchback SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1285 kg 1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback SUV
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Color Note Not confirmed Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Spec i30 Jolion Pro Limited
Length 4340 mm 4470 mm
Width 1795 mm 1898 mm
Height 1455 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2650 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 135 mm 168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 148 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 395 l 291 l
Kerb Weight 1285 kg 1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1870 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 405 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 960 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This i30 and Jolion Pro Limited comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: i30 39 vs Jolion Pro Limited 45.

Efficiency index: i30 66 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.

Safety-equipment index: i30 84 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.

Practicality index: i30 60 vs Jolion Pro Limited 56.

Ownership-cover index: i30 65 vs Jolion Pro Limited 94.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Jolion Pro Limited leads by 4 points

i30 and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 90% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion Pro Limited

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Ownership 94 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 90
Practicality 56
Ownership 94
Leads by 4 points
62
#2

i30

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 66
Safety 84
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jolion Pro Limited +6 Efficiency i30 +15 Safety Jolion Pro Limited +6 Practicality i30 +4 Ownership Jolion Pro Limited +29

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion Pro Limited

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 56/100
Ownership 94/100

i30

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion Pro Limited leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 62 pts for i30

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro Limited leads. However, i30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

i30 vs Jolion Pro Limited questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.