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Hyundai i30 II · Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDIvsHyundai i30 III · Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Hyundai i30 II · Facelift 2015

1.6 T-GDI

186 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017
VS

Hyundai i30 III · Facelift 2024

1.6 T-GDI

150 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    186 hp
    139 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Power
186hp139kW
150hp112kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,394kg3,073lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
40.3s
Calculated
62.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
726km451mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,591cc97cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,300mm169in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
150mm6in
Trunk volume
378L
395L
Max trunk volume
1,316L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
53L
50L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDIHyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI5,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.3 s
62.4 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
186 hp
139 kW
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
150 hp
112 kW

Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI has 36 hp more than Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI and Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
1,394 kg
3,073 lb
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
1,330 kg
2,932 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
219 km/h
136 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
206 km/h
128 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI and Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
186 hp
139 kW
8.0 s
219 km/h
136 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
206 km/h
128 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Power
186 hp
139 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Lightness
1,394 kg
3,073 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
726 km
451 mi
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CO2 score
169 g/km
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Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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