The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 20,900
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
€ 27,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 blue is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.43 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
133 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
121 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
21.07 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
739 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft