The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,900

€ 25,700

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
59.1
70.1
80.7
59.6
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
59.6 in
104.3
176.6
103.1
179.6
176.6 in
Length
179.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
2930 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.55 %

General
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
GD/GDH
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
133 hp
120 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
22.03 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
568 mi
Range
609 mi
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
568 mi
609 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Station Wagon 1.6 GDI
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft