The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,200

€ 32,600

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
70.7
80.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.7 in
104.3
175.4
103.1
167.6
175.4 in
Length
167.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.26 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
PDE
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
684 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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