The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,500
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.3
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
70.7
80.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
PDE
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
634 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft