The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,400

€ 19,900

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.37 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
24.6 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
600 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
565 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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