The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 22,600

€ 22,100

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.1
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.68 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
GD/GDH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
578 mi
Range
608 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
87.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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