The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 20,900
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.93 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
121 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
21.07 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
657 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft