The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 16,100

€ 24,700

€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 blue is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.1
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2765 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.75 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
27.93 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
621 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
588 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
106.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 blue
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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