The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (12 - 15)
€ 21,700

€ 20,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
589 mi
Range
823 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
823 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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