The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
70.7
80.7
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
104.3
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
3003 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.63 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
814 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft