The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 22,500

€ 32,200

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
170.9
103.1
168.7
170.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.69 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
PDE
Generation
CD
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
839 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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