The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 25,900

€ 19,600

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.04 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.2 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
24.23 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
599 mi
Range
589 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
599 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
113.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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