The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 23,100

€ 19,200

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 7.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56.1
70.7
80.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.1 in
Height
63.8 in
104.3
175.4
101.5
165.5
175.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.51 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
PDE
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
518 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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