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 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.71 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
489 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
