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Hyundai i30 III · Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDivsHyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015 1.6

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

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Hyundai i30 III · Facelift 2020

1.5 T-GDi

160 hp1482 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Hyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015

1.6

186 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Largest trunk
    395 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6

  • Most powerful
    186 hp
    139 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDiHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
160hp119kW
186hp139kW
Torque
253Nm187lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
87.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
41.1s
Calculated
44.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,482cc90cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,340mm171in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track-
1,557mm61in
Rear track-
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
149mm6in
Trunk volume
395L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,301L
1,015L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions-
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDiHyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6PowerTorque
  • Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.65,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDiHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.1 s
44.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
160 hp
119 kW
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
186 hp
139 kW

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 has 26 hp more than Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
253 Nm
187 lb-ft
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
1,313 kg
2,895 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 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 has more power, Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
160 hp
119 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
186 hp
139 kW
8.4 s
214 km/h
133 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 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDiHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
160 hp
119 kW
186 hp
139 kW
Torque
253 Nm
187 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
-
725 km
450 mi
CO2 score
-
157 g/km
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi

  • Is 63 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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