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Hyundai i30 vs Audi A1 comparison

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

Hyundai i30 vs Audi A1: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • slightly more trunk space
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Audi A1

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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A1 is markedly 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 a bit 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:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A1 offers visibly 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 noticeably 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 markedly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

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

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers slightly 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 only slightly 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 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
134 - 142 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
410 - 470 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
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Audi
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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