The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 20,900
€ 24,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 blue is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.7
70.1
80.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.48 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
133 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
21.07 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
797 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
