The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 22,500

€ 20,900

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.26 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
575 mi
Range
257 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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