The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 22,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.4 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
170.9
101.5
165.3
170.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.61 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
PDE
Generation
1K
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
833 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
575 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
102.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
