The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..)
€ 40,100

€ 25,200

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI.
Audi S3
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
55.1
69.5
77
56.1
70.7
80.7
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.1 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.5
104.3
175.4
166.5 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.12 %

General
Audi S3
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
8P
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Audi S3
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
449 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
545 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
Audi S3
157.2 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft