The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 21,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.03 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
503 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
575 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
