The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 20,000

€ 24,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI is 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
170.9
103.1
167.6
170.9 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.36 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
PDE
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
23.71 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
739 mi
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
565 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft