The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 26,000
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.47 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 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
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
570 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
