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Audi A3 Sportback vs Hyundai i30 – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Hyundai i30?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 2837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

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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 A3 Sportback has a decisively edge – offering 400 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Hyundai i30 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1360 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers minimal more room – 395 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1301 L, which is about 101 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 hardly perceptible takes the win – 509 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £26,800
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Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4340 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1455 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Hyundai

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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?

The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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