The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 24,300
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.95 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
38 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
727 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
501 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
