The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,200
€ 23,700
€ 16,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.4 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.04 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GD/GDH
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
98 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
28.35 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
39 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
549 mi
Range
797 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
549 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
113.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
