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Audi A1 vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Hyundai i30?

Audi A1 vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Audi A1

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Hyundai i30

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  • somewhat more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,586 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers noticeably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A1 delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is somewhat lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers somewhat more boot space – 395 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Audi A1

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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