The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,300
€ 19,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.37 %
General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
PDE
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
482 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
