The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 21,300
€ 23,400
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.69 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
492 mi
Range
914 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
