Hyundai · Coupé · 2016–2026
Hyundai i30 PD Coupé
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.3 / 5.0 · Based on 3 engine variants Most Fun Engine
140 PS
1.4L T-GDI (Kappa II) Benzin
Turbo compact, properly peppy
Fun to Drive! Problem Engine
101–120 PS
1.0L T-GDI (Kappa II) Benzin
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Hyundai i30 PD Coupé is available with 3 engine variants — from 95 to 140 hp.
1.6L CRDi
2018 2020
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.0L T-GDI (Kappa II)
2018 2020
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.4L T-GDI (Kappa II)
2018 2020
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DCT gearbox judders and skips gears The 7-speed DCT tends to jerk in city driving, skips gears and partly loses drive despite rising revs. Manual gearbox is the safer choice. Symptoms: Judder when pulling away, gears skipped, sluggish response from 70,000 km | High | |
| 7-speed DCT: jerky gear changes The 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is fundamentally reliable but shows occasional jerky shifting and hesitation on gear changes in older models, especially in city traffic. Symptoms: Judder when pulling away, hesitation on gear change in city traffic from 80,000 km | High |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Hyundai i30 PD Coupé have? +
The Hyundai i30 PD as Coupé has 31 known weaknesses, 13 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: G4LD (1.4L T-GDI (Kappa II)), D4FB (1.6L CRDi). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the Hyundai i30 PD Coupé worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Hyundai i30 PD Coupé — 1 of 3 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee