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Audi A3 Limousine vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Hyundai i30?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Hyundai i30

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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i30 is moderately cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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, Hyundai i30 is barely lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,360 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers marginally more boot space – 425 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is clearly superior 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.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 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
115 - 208 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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