The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 21,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1425
1795
2050
1480
1786
2048
1795 mm
Width
1786 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1425 mm
Height
1480 mm
2650
4455
2578
4199
4455 mm
Length
4199 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1362 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
98 kg
7.2 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1353 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
242 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
242 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
9.87 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
575 mi
Range
589 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
498 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1351 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L