The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 22,600

€ 21,400

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 9.6 cm longer, 2.1 cm wider and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1470
1780
2050
1621
1759
1946
1780 mm
Width
1759 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2650
4300
2578
4204
4300 mm
Length
4204 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.72 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
164 NM
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
164 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
9.81 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
578 mi
Range
579 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







1316 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L