The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 24,100

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
169.9
169.3 in
Length
169.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.84 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
712 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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