The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,600

€ 24,000

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8 T.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.48 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
570 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
108 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).
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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