The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,600

€ 24,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.7 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
GD/GDH
Generation
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
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
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
518 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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