The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 23,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.66 %
General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
PDE
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
759 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
