The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 22,400

€ 19,300

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.3 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
129 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
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
24.6 lb/hp
26.16 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
45 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
657 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
565 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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