The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,300
€ 24,700
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.9
70.1
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.67 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
621 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
