The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 24,100

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
28.27 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
599 mi
Range
647 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
599 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
113.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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