The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 24,400
€ 30,500
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.16 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
451 mi
Range
485 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
