The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,400

€ 23,300

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 10.1 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1470
1780
2050
1480
1786
2048
1780 mm
Width
1786 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4300
2578
4199
4300 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1299 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.84 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
133 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
164 NM
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
164 NM
250 NM
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
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
9.77 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
42 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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).
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
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1316 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L