The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 15,700

€ 23,000

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 Coupe 1.4 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.7
63.8
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
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.01 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
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 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
98 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
101 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
28.35 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
579 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
549 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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