The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 27,100

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
167.5
170.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.53 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
758 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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