The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,900

€ 26,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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
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
57.7 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 blue
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.6 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
21.07 lb/hp
31.18 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
53 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
777 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
777 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1144 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft