Audi RS3 8V or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

2015–2020 vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Liftback

In short

Length: RS3 8V 4,479 mm, i30 (PD) 4,585 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: RS3 8V 315 l, i30 (PD) 602 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8V 8.1 l/100 km, i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8V 270–294 kW, i30 (PD) 74–202 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8V 40 items (Basis), i30 (PD) 34 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS3 8V2015–2020 · 3 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8V2015–2020no listings	Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,335 mm–4,479 mm	Length4,335 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,802 mm	Width1,795 mm
Height	Height1,397 mm–1,411 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance136 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–315 l	Trunk volume357 l–602 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,197 kg–1,448 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines13
Power	Power270–294 kW (367–400 hp)	Power74–202 kW (101–275 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 367	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · N Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim34 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim37 · Prime
Equipment · Comfort12 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
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✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
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✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 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-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8V or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

Length: Hyundai i30 (PD) 4,585 mm, Audi RS3 8V 4,479 mm (a 106 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,631 mm. Boot: 602 vs 315 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8V or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8V uses 8.1 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 367); the most frugal Hyundai i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 110).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8V or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

The strongest Audi RS3 8V makes 294 kW (400 hp) (2.5 TFSI 400); the strongest Hyundai i30 (PD) 202 kW (275 hp) (N Performance 2.0 T-GDI).

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