Hyundai i30 (GD) or Hyundai i30 (PD)?

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

In short

Length: i30 (GD) 4,485 mm, i30 (PD) 4,585 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: i30 (GD) 528 l, i30 (PD) 602 l.
Lowest consumption: i30 (GD) 4.1 l/100 km, i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km.
Power: i30 (GD) 66–137 kW, i30 (PD) 74–202 kW.
Standard equipment: i30 (GD) 23 items (Classic), i30 (PD) 34 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai i30 (GD)2012–2017 · 14 engines · Classic, Comfort, Style, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai i30 (GD)2012–2017no listings	Hyundai i30 (PD)2017–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,300 mm–4,485 mm	Length4,335 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm	Width1,795 mm
Height	Height1,470 mm–1,495 mm	Height1,425 mm–1,465 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,650 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance136 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume378 l–528 l	Trunk volume357 l–602 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,230 kg–1,380 kg	Curb weight1,197 kg–1,448 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank53 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2017	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power66–137 kW (90–186 hp)	Power74–202 kW (101–275 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.4 CRDi	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.6 T-GDI Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · N Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Top speed	Top speed219 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Classic	Items in the base trim34 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim37 · Prime
Equipment · Comfort6 · 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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 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 & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 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 · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Hyundai i30 (PD) 4,585 mm, Hyundai i30 (GD) 4,485 mm (a 100 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 602 vs 528 l.

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

The most frugal Hyundai i30 (GD) uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.4 CRDi); the most frugal Hyundai i30 (PD) 3.8 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 110).

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

The strongest Hyundai i30 (GD) makes 137 kW (186 hp) (1.6 T-GDI Turbo); the strongest Hyundai i30 (PD) 202 kW (275 hp) (N Performance 2.0 T-GDI).

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