The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15) Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 1.6 GDI is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15)
70.1
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (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 3-door 1.2 TSI (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 1.2 TSI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21.53 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
600 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
492 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft