The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 32,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 10.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.1
71.7
81.1
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
176
165.3 in
Length
176 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.32 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
1K
Generation
AE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
139 hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
24.9 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
214 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
214 mpg
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
570 mi
Range
2429 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
2429 mi
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
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).
20.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
20.8 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
42 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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