The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 19,800
€ 32,600
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57.9
70.1
80.7
56
71.3
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
104.3
169.3
102.2
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.79 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
GD/GDH
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
464 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
