The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 24,400

€ 41,500

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.2
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
104.3
169.3
102.2
167.4
169.3 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.63 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
GD/GDH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
488 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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