The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 22,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 GDI is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 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 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2793 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.59 %
General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
759 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
549 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
