The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 21,400
€ 19,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6
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
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.17 %
General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
133 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21.53 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
482 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
492 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
127 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).
134.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
