The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 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 considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI is 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.3
70.7
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.3 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
170.9
101.5
165.5
170.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.63 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
PDE
Generation
1KP
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
526 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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