The Comparative Analysis :

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 25,000
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

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 9.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
56.1
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
70.7
80.7
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
104.3
175.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
175.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.09 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
PDE
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

 REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
428 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft