The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 T GDI is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17)
70.1
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17)
104.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (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 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2992 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
136 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
16.35 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
899 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft