The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 16,400
€ 23,900
€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4 is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2765 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.6 %
General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
99 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
27.93 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
645 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
588 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
106.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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


















