The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 22,600

€ 32,200

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.93 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
GD/GDH
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
839 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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