The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 17,500

€ 23,900

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.4 is 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.3
70.7
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
170.9
101.5
165.5
170.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
12.14 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
PDE
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
44 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
526 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
575 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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