The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,300

€ 31,400

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.84 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTD
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
633 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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