The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 30,300

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 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
167.6
175.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.53 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
712 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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