The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 19,800

€ 22,800

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.45 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
697 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft