The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 16,200

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.4
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
167.6
104.3
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.4
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
98 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
647 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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