The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,200

€ 27,000

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.1
70.7
80.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
175.4
103.1
168.7
175.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3003 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.63 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
PDE
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
647 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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