The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 28,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.49 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
727 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
