The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 29,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.5 eTSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.33 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
PDE
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
675 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
87.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
