The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 20,900

€ 22,600

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.48 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
27.86 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
59 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
823 mi
Range
551 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
823 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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