The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 27,500
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.88 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
633 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
