The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 16,200
€ 27,000
€ 16,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Hyundai i30 1.4 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.1
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.96 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
GD/GDH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
98 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
101 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
28.35 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
549 mi
Range
647 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
549 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
90.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
113.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
