The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 24,400
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.65 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
797 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft