Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi vs SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi 8.2 s Runner-up: 8.3 s
Power winner Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi 160 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi 395 L Runner-up: 380 L
Price winner Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi $26,800 Runner-up: $28,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi against the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.2 seconds, compared with 8.3 seconds for 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR. 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi has the higher listed output at 160 hp; 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 10 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi at 253 Nm and 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR at 250 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR has the lower recorded consumption at 5.9 L/100km; 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi is listed at 6.7 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 395 litres versus 380 litres, a difference of 15 litres. 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR is 28 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi has the lower listed starting price at $26,800, compared with $28,500 for 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR. 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi2025 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR2024
Performance
0-100 km/h8.2 s8.3 s
Top Speed210 km/h220 km/h
Power160 hp150 hp
Torque253 Nm250 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L50 L
Efficiency6.7 L/100km5.9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions153 g/km134 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,340 mm4,368 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm133 mm
Cargo395 L380 L
Curb Weight1,360 kg1,340 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m10.6 m
Starting MSRP$26,800$28,500

Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi vs SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi or the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR?

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 8.2 seconds, versus 8.3 seconds for 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi or the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR?

2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR has the higher listed top speed at 220 km/h (137 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi or the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR?

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi has more power at 160 hp, a 10 hp advantage over 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi or the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR?

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi has more listed cargo space at 395 litres (13.9 cu ft), versus 380 litres (13.4 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi or the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR?

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi is heavier at 1,360 kg (2,998 lb), while 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR is listed at 1,340 kg (2,954 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi or the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR?

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $26,800 USD, compared with $28,500 USD for 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi or the 2024 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 150 FR?

2025 Hyundai i30 1.5 T-GDi leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.