The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,600

€ 33,700

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 Performance.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.3
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
104.3
169.3
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 Performance
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.92 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
485 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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