The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 24,400
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.46 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
712 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft