The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,400

€ 18,800

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
70.7
80.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
175.4
103.1
167.5
175.4 in
Length
167.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.51 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
PDE
Generation
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
24.6 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
634 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
565 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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