The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,800
€ 23,200
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.8 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
542 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
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
