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Hyundai i30 vs Suzuki Swift Sport
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.
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Hyundai i30
Discontinued model
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Hyundai i30
1.0T Fluid
Petrol
7-Speed DCT
Discontinued model
ZAR 468,900
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 88 kW
🔧 172 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Suzuki Swift Sport
1.4 Turbo AT
Petrol
6-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 493,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW
🔧 230 Nm
⛽ 15.6 km/l
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Decision summary
Hyundai i30 vs Suzuki Swift Sport: the short answer
i30 and Swift Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
i30:
last listed from
ZAR 432,900
·
Swift Sport:
current from
ZAR 469,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | i3088 kW @ 5500 rpm | Swift Sport103 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | i30172 Nm @ 1500 rpm | Swift Sport230 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Engine Size | i30998 cc | Swift Sport1373 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | i3016.9 km/l | Swift Sport15.6 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | i30135 mm | Swift Sport130 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
i30
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Swift Sport
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- 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
Swift Sport
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2007 | 2019 |
| 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 | ZC33S-series Swift Sport — third generation of the Sport nameplate globally; K14D BoosterJet replaces the naturally-aspirated M16A used in the previous generation; significant step change in performance and specification over the prior model |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2017 | 2021 |
| Tare Mass Kg | 1285 kg | 990 kg |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | Hatchback |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | published |
| Segment | Not confirmed | Hatchback |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain Note | Not confirmed | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.4 Turbo AT |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Champion Yellow, Super White Pearl, Speedy Blue, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl |
| Facelift History | Not confirmed | Current K14D BoosterJet-engined Swift Sport generation launched in SA in 2019; AT variant added to the SA range in 2021; no major mechanical updates since launch; specification aligned with global ZC33S series |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1455 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 135 mm | 130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 l | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 395 l | 265 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1285 kg | 990 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not confirmed | 1390 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not confirmed | 420 kg |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not confirmed | 4.8 m |
| Front Legroom | Not confirmed | 1032 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not confirmed | 890 mm |
| Front Headroom | Not confirmed | 965 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not confirmed | 962 mm |
| Number of Rows | Not confirmed | 2 rows |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Auto Climate | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Windows | All | All Four Windows |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key System |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | No | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | No | Not Available |
| Rear Window Defroster | Yes | Standard |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Standard |
| 12V Accessory Socket | 12V | 1 x 12V Socket |
| AC Type | Dual Zone Auto Climate | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Boot Opener | Inside | - |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | - |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Yes | All Four Windows |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | - |
| Engine Start Stop | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Front Armrest | Yes | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | Yes | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Inside | - |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Manual | - |
| Headlamp Washer | No | - |
| Power Mirrors | Yes | All Four Windows |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Yes | - |
| Service Reminder | Yes | - |
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Space Saver Spare |
| Tachometer | Yes | - |
| Telescopic Steering | No | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | Yes | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | Yes | - |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | - |
| Air Conditioning | Dual Zone Auto Climate | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rim Size | 17-inch Alloy | 17 Inches |
| Sound System | 8 Bose Premium | 4 |
| Unlocking | Yes | Smart Key System |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 579 l |
| Electric Tailgate | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Not confirmed | Standard — Driver Height Adjustable |
| Speed Limiter | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | flagship |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 8.5 sec |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 6.4 |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| TPMS | Yes | Standard |
| Surround View Monitor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | 4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | All Four Door Pockets |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | All Four Door Pockets |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Smart Key System |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Smart Key System |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Smart Key System |
| Panoramic Roof | Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Standard |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Via Smartphone |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Uprated 16mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | HEARTECT Sport Monocoque |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 4 Years |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | swift-sport |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Push Button Start |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Smart Key System |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Smart Key System |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | All Seats |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 579 l |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol | 1.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | K14D |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 998 cc | 1373 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | Direct Injection (DI) — BoosterJet |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 10.0:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 74 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 79.4 mm |
| Maximum Power | 88 kW @ 5500 rpm | 103 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 172 Nm @ 1500 rpm | 230 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DCT | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 210 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 10.8 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Normal | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 68.5 kW/tonne | 104 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 133.9 Nm/tonne | 232.3 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Front | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT Dual Clutch | 6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | Front Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | No | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Manual | 6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter |
| Number of Gears | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not confirmed | 4.062:1 |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | Not confirmed | 2.5 |
| Clutch Type | Not confirmed | Single Dry Plate Diaphragm |
| Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Drivetrain | Not confirmed | Two-wheel drive |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | 6-Speed Automatic Torque Converter |
| Transmission Speeds | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | FWD |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Sport Paddle Shifters on Steering Column |
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 16.9 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| City Mileage | 13.5 km/l | 12.2 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 20.0 km/l | 18.2 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 l | 37 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 | Euro 5 |
| Distance To Empty | Yes | - |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | - |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 50 | 37 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 16.9 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Combined Driving Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| Traction Control | Yes | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Yes | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote Central Locking with Smart Key |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Yes | All Seats |
| Speed Alert System | Yes | Standard |
| Safety Rating | Not Rated (SA) | Not Independently Rated |
| BA | Yes | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | 6 |
| EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | 6 |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Yes | All Seats |
| Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| TCS | Yes | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Whiplash Protection | Not confirmed | Active Head Restraints |
| Lane Change Warning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not confirmed | All Seats |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| AEB | No | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Knee Airbag | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Yes | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Standard |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | No | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | No | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | Yes | Standard |
| Auto Wipers | No | Standard |
| Eco Mode | Yes | - |
| EV Mode | No | Not Available |
| Sport Mode | No | - |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Yes | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Around View Monitor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Surround View Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Auto Highbeam | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather-Look | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Seat Adjustment | Power Driver | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Heated Seats | Front | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | No | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric Power Assisted Sport Tuned (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60/40 Split | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Armrest | Yes | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | No | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 4 |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analogue + MID | 4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display |
| Door Map Pockets | Yes | All Four Door Pockets |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Yes | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Manual | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Manual | - |
| Cooled Seats | No | - |
| Fabric Seats | Yes | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Front Headrest | Yes | - |
| Leather Seats | No | - |
| Memory Seats | No | - |
| Rear Headrest | Yes | - |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1370 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | 1345 mm |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | Alcantara sports seats with red stitching, flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, sport-specific instrument display with boost gauge and oil temperature, dual exhaust |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 579 |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | All Seats |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Alcantara Sport Seats with Bolstering |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Standard Sport Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Manual 4-Way with Sport Bucket Profile |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | Yes | Wired Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 8 Bose Premium | 4 |
| Navigation System | Yes | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 4.2-inch Colour LCD |
| USB Ports | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C | 2 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes | Wired Android Auto |
| FM Radio | Yes | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Yes | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Yes | Via Smartphone |
| AUX Input | Yes | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Yes | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | Touchscreen | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | Yes | 2 |
| Audio Speakers | 8 Bose Premium | 4 |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not confirmed | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | 4.2-inch Colour LCD Info Display |
| Infotainment Screen | Not confirmed | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | Not confirmed | 7-inch Touchscreen |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Via Smartphone |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Full LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Front Fog Lamps |
| Roof Rails | No | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 17-inch Alloy | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes | Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design |
| Wing Mirror Type | Power Adjustable | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Door Handle Finish | Body Coloured | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| DRL | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lights | Yes | Front Fog Lamps |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes | Front Fog Lamps |
| Led Headlights | Full LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED DRLs |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Yes | All Four Windows |
| Front Fog Lamps | LED | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlamps | Full LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlight Type | Full LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlights | Full LED | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Body Cladding | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Rear Roof Spoiler — Sport Design |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sunroof Slide | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sunroof Tilt | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | No | Not Applicable |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 20 deg | 0 deg |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | 135 mm | 130 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 135 mm | 130 mm |
| Approach Angle | Not confirmed | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not confirmed | 22 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not confirmed | 0 mm |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Recovery Hooks | Not confirmed | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| 4WD System Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 22 deg |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Wading Depth Mm | Not confirmed | 0 mm |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 0 deg |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 225/45 R17 | 195/45 R17 |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Solid Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Steel | Space Saver Spare |
| Parking Brake Type | Manual | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | 91 | 81 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | H | Y |
| Wheel Rim Size | 17-inch Alloy | 17 Inches |
| Brake Type Front | Disc (Ventilated) | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Disc | Solid Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Steel | Space Saver Spare |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | 195/45 R17 |
| Wheel Diameter | 17-inch Alloy | 17 Inches |
| Wheels | 17-inch Alloy | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 300 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 259 mm |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Wheel Material | 17-inch Alloy | 17-inch BBS Sport Alloy Wheels (Exclusive Design) |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Space Saver Spare |
| Handbrake Type | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 17 Inches |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Conventional Handbrake |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | HEARTECT Sport Monocoque |
| Power Steering | Electric | Electric Power Assisted Sport Tuned (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | Tilt | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link | Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers |
| Front Track Width | Not confirmed | 1510 mm |
| Rear Track Width | Not confirmed | 1510 mm |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring — Sport Rate |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil Spring — Sport Rate |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Uprated 20mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Not confirmed | Uprated 16mm Sport Anti-Roll Bar |
| Shock Absorber Type | Not confirmed | Bilstein Sport Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut — Sport Tuned |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Torsion Beam — Sport Tuned Dampers |
| Shock Absorbers | Not confirmed | Bilstein Sport Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | HEARTECT Sport Monocoque |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 km / 12 months | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | 3 Years / 45000 km | Not Included |
| First Service At | 15000 | 1,000 km Inspection |
| Service Plan Duration | 4 | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | 4 | Not Included |
| Alternator | 120A | - |
| Service Plan | 4 | Not Included |
| Service Intervals | 15000 km / 12 months | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Accessory Battery Type | Lead-acid | - |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 3.7 l |
| Approx Service Cost | Not confirmed | Approx R2,500–R3,500 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | Not confirmed | 12 Months |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Not confirmed | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | 5 Years | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion |
| Basic Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 Years | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 5 Years | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 117 g/km | 147 g/km |
| Start Stop System | No | Not Available |
| Variable Valve Timing | Yes | Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Unleaded 95 | 95 RON Unleaded |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Yes | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| Hybrid System Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | Not confirmed | 70 dB |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not confirmed | Not Independently Rated |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 147 |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 7.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 9.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | Not confirmed | 5.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | Not confirmed | 7.0 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Spec | i30 | Swift Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 493900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 493900 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 493900 |
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Flagship |
In depth: how these cars differ
This i30 and Swift Sport comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Swift Sport 50.
Efficiency index: i30 66 vs Swift Sport 60.
Safety-equipment index: i30 87 vs Swift Sport 87.
Practicality index: i30 60 vs Swift Sport 50.
Ownership-cover index: i30 65 vs Swift Sport 71.
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-index readout
i30 leads by 0 points
i30 and Swift Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
63
/100
Lead
0
points
Data
89%
source coverage
63
#1
Evidence leader
i30
89% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Safety 87
Check
Performance 39
Performance
39
Efficiency
66
Safety
87
Practicality
60
Ownership
65
Leads by 0 points
63
#2
Swift Sport
89% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 87
Check
Performance 50
Performance
50
Efficiency
60
Safety
87
Practicality
50
Ownership
71
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Swift Sport +11
Efficiency
i30 +6
Safety
Level
Practicality
i30 +10
Ownership
Swift Sport +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i30
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
Swift Sport
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Hyundai i30
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 63 pts for Swift Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i30 leads. However, Swift Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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i30 vs Swift Sport 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.