The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 29,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
170.9
103.1
168.7
170.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.86 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
PDE
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
675 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
575 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
102.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
