The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,600
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
493 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft