The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 24,400
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 T GDI is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
598 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft