The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 30,200

€ 24,400

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.6 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
23.69 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
570 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
723 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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