The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,400
€ 26,000
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
PDE
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
777 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
