The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,000

€ 21,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
15.6 lb
city
26 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
256 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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