The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 22,700
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.3
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
70.7
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
104.3
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
170.9 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
PDE
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
589 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft