Audi A3 8Y or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

2020–present vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Liftback

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, i30 (PD) 4,585 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, i30 (PD) 602 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, i30 (PD) 74–202 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), i30 (PD) 34 items (Comfort).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no i30 (PD) is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–present · 13 engines · Comfort, Trend, Prime, N LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,335 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,795 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance136 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume357 l–602 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,197 kg–1,448 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power74–202 kW (101–275 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · N Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim34 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim37 · Prime
Equipment · Comfort7 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

Length: Hyundai i30 (PD) 4,585 mm, Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm (a 90 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 602 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8Y or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

The most frugal Audi A3 8Y uses 1.5 l/100 km (40 TFSI e); the most frugal Hyundai i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest Hyundai i30 (PD) 202 kW (275 hp) (N Performance 2.0 T-GDI).

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