The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,300

€ 25,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.34 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
PDE
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
697 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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