The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 23,100

€ 26,300

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.4 T-GDI is 7.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
598 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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