The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (18 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 17,500

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.3
70.7
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
170.9
165.3 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.6 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
1K
Generation
PDE
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
38 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
501 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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