The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 19,800
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi S3
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
70.1
80.7
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169.3 in
Length
166.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi S3
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
17.14 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi S3
GD/GDH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi S3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

 REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
439 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft