The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 29,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 T GDI is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
16.35 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
451 mi
Range
706 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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