The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 24,600
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.3
70.7
80.7
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
103.1
168.7
104.3
170.9
168.7 in
Length
170.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
545 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
