The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 27,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 T GDI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.05 %
General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
16.35 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
670 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
