The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 22,600

€ 25,900

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.43 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
GD/GDH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
455 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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