The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,300

€ 25,000

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi is 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.1
70.7
80.7
58.3
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
104.3
175.4
101.5
165.3
175.4 in
Length
165.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.47 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
23.2 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
570 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
706 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
90.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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