The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 17,500

€ 19,600

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
2743 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.2 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
589 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
501 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
117.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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