The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 25,600

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.7
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
104.3
170.9
103.1
167.6
170.9 in
Length
167.6 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
2912 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.19 %

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
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
113 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
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
25.77 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
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
797 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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