The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 24,400
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR (18 - 18)
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 SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.3 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.36 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
136 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
758 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft