Hyundai · Hatchback · 2016–2026
Hyundai i30 PD Schrägheck
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
3.0 / 5.0 · Based on 10 engine variants Most Fun Engine
250–280 PS
2.0L T-GDI (Theta II-N) Benzin
The one that started it all
Fun to Drive! Most Reliable Engine
96–110 PS
1.5L MPI (Smartstream) Benzin
5 weaknesses
Good Choice Problem Engine
250–280 PS
2.0L T-GDI (Theta II-N) Benzin
8 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Hyundai i30 PD Schrägheck is available with 6 engine variants — from 95 to 280 hp.
1.6L CRDi Engine Change
2016 2019
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2016 2019
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
1.0L T-GDI (Kappa II)
2016 2020
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.4L (Kappa)
2016 2020
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
1.4L T-GDI (Kappa II)
2016 2020
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
i30 N
2017 2020
Stay Away! 8 weaknesses
i30 N Performance
2017 2020
Stay Away! 8 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 Schrägheck have? +
The Hyundai i30 PD as Schrägheck has 71 known weaknesses, 13 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: G4LC (1.4L (Kappa)), G4LG (1.5L MPI (Smartstream)).
Is the Hyundai i30 PD Schrägheck worth buying used? +
The Hyundai i30 PD Schrägheck requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee