The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 32,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
170.2
169.3 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.86 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
GD/GDH
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
422 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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