The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 32,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
56.1
70.7
80.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.3 in
104.3
175.4
103.4
168
175.4 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
PDE
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
493 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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