The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15) Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15)
70.1
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.85 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21.53 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
727 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
492 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft