The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 23,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.43 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
777 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft