The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,300
€ 36,900
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 Golf GTE.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTE
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
103.4
168.1
169.3 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTE
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
659 lb
18.69 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTE
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTE
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
492 mi
Range
1657 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
