The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 21,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.1 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
818 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
