The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 23,100

€ 23,900

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.07 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
645 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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