The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 29,600
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 GTI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.05 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
462 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
