The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,900

€ 32,200

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid is 7.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.1
71.7
81.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176
103.1
168.7
176 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.29 %

General
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AE
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
195 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
25.06 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
214 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
214 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2429 mi
Range
839 mi
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
2429 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
20.8 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).
76.1 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
20.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
42 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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