The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 19,800
€ 22,200
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 GDI is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.85 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
503 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
