The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 19,800

€ 25,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 GDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.59 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
621 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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