The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 25,100

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI is 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.1
70.7
80.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
175.4
101.5
165.3
175.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.16 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
PDE
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
24.6 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
712 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
98.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft