The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 24,400
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.3
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
70.7
80.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
104.3
170.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.79 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
PDE
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
60 mpg
47 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
914 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft