The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 22,600
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 OPF ACT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.13 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
634 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft