The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,400
€ 32,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.2 %
General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
133 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21.53 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
492 mi
Range
493 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
492 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
