The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 20,900
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 blue is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
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 blue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.36 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
795 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft