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Hyundai i30 (FD) or Hyundai i30 (GD)?

2007–2012 vs 2012–2017 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door

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Hyundai i30 (FD)2007–2012 · 13 engines · Classic, Comfort, Style, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →
Hyundai i30 (GD)2012–2017 · 14 engines · Classic, Comfort, Style, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →
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Hyundai i30 (FD)2007–2012no listings
Hyundai i30 (GD)2012–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length4,245 mm–4,475 mmLength4,300 mm–4,485 mm
Width1,775 mmWidth1,780 mm
Height1,480 mm–1,565 mmHeight1,470 mm–1,495 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm–2,700 mmWheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance150 mmGround clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume340 l–415 lTrunk volume378 l–528 l
Curb weight1,240 kg–1,420 kgCurb weight1,230 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank53 lFuel tank53 l
Engines
Production years2007–2012Production years2012–2017
Body typeHatchback 5-door, WagonBody typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines13Number of engines14
Power66–105 kW (90–143 hp)Power66–137 kW (90–186 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.0Displacement (l)1.4–1.6
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 90Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 2.0 CRDiBest 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.6 T-GDI Turbo
Top speed205 km/hTop speed219 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Classic
Items in the base trim19 · ClassicItems in the base trim23 · Classic
Items in the top trim30 · StyleItems in the top trim37 · Premium
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 0
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights—Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 10
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist—Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring—Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai i30 (FD) or Hyundai i30 (GD)?

Length: Hyundai i30 (GD) 4,485 mm, Hyundai i30 (FD) 4,475 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 528 vs 415 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai i30 (FD) or Hyundai i30 (GD)?

The most frugal Hyundai i30 (FD) uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 90); the most frugal Hyundai i30 (GD) 4.1 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai i30 (FD) or Hyundai i30 (GD)?

The strongest Hyundai i30 (FD) makes 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT); the strongest Hyundai i30 (GD) 137 kW (186 hp) (1.6 T-GDI Turbo).

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