The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 18,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.9 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
PDE
Generation
1K
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 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
621 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
