The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,400

€ 36,900

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 Performance OPF
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.4 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
451 mi
Range
493 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft