The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 21,300

€ 34,900

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW e-Golf
57.9
70.1
80.7
58
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 in
104.3
169.3
103.5
168.1
169.3 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW e-Golf
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.97 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW e-Golf
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW e-Golf
119 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW e-Golf
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
492 mi
Range
117 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
127 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).
41.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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