The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
€ 24,000

€ 22,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
57.4
69.6
77.4
57.9
70.1
80.7
69.6 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.3
169.3
169.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.7 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
1P
Generation
GD/GDH
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
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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







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