The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 16,100
€ 22,500
€ 16,100
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 blue is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.7
70.1
80.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2765 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.85 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GD/GDH
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 blue
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 blue
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
99 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
27.93 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
833 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
588 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 blue
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
