The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 22,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168
104.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
15.6 lb
city
33 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
48 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
302 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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