The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,100

€ 24,000

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1425
1795
2050
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1425 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4455
2578
4199
4455 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.39 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1353 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
242 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
242 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
9.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
9.64 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
570 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1351 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L