The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 23,700

€ 38,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.1
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
166.5
169.3 in
Length
166.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.3 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
GD/GDH
Generation
8P
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 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
16.35 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
451 mi
Range
439 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







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