The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 22,600
€ 25,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.9
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
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.91 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
647 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
