The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 19,800
€ 19,800
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.92 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
450 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
