The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,500
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
70.7
80.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
104.3
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.59 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
PDE
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
797 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft