The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 24,400
€ 21,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.3
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
104.3
170.9
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 1.6
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.79 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
510 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
