The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 19,800

€ 31,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.24 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
706 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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