The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,400
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.72 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
570 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft