Hyundai I30 vs Audi A1
What's the difference?

Hyundai I30

$23,888 - $62,724

2025 price

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Audi A1

$18,998 - $29,990

2020 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2025 Hyundai I30

2020 Audi A1

By Emily Agar

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 1.8L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.6L/100km (combined)

5.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Impressive features list
Value for money
Drive incredibly well

Character-filled car
Sporty performance
City-friendly dimensions

Dislikes

Dual-clutch transmission gets confused in stop/start traffic
Shorter servicing intervals
Some safety tech is intrusive

Fuel use a bit high
Expensive
Back seat lacks amenities

2025 Hyundai I30 Summary

The Hyundai i30 sees an update for the 2025 model line and the base N Line variant gets the best of the new stuff, including a new mild-hybrid powertrain.

This might mean trouble for its nearest rivals, the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Kia Cerato, because the update makes the N Line one of the better base-model hatches to come out in recent years for its segment.

In this review, we see how it also handles urban life!

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2020 Audi A1 Summary

The Audi A1 2020 range offers something for everyone, and in the case of this particular variant, it’s the one you buy if you want as much grunt and gear as you can get.

It’s the top-of-the-range Audi A1 40 TFSI model, which gets the zestiest engine, the lengthiest equipment list, and offers performance to match some hot-hatches out there. It’s essentially an Audi-ised version of a VW Polo GTI.

This test wasn’t so much about the wow-factor, though. We put it through its paces as an urban runabout to see how it coped as a real-world city car.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Hyundai I30 2020 Audi A1

Verdict

The updated Hyundai i30 N Line doesn’t look like or perform like a base model.

You really do get bang for your buck here with its features. It’s a good-looking hatch that’s fun to drive in the city or open road and while the multimedia system is basic and occupants will be squished in the rear row, everything else is a big plus.

Verdict

If you’re eager for a sporty compact hatchback with premium design and luxury car badges, the Audi A1 40 TFSI is a very, very strong contender. It’s fast, fun, and functional for a little hatchback. It’s just very expensive, and for most people the $10K cheaper 35 TFSI model will tick most of the boxes. I’d recommend you drive it before signing on for the top-spec model.

Hyundai I30 vs Audi A1 What's the difference?

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Hyundai I30 vs Audi A1
What's the difference?