The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 17)
€ 22,400

€ 21,900

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.25 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
634 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft