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

€ 23,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
70.1
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.42 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21.53 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
795 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
492 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft