The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 25,000

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.4 T-GDI is 7.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
167.6
175.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.75 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
647 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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