The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 24,400
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI.
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
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 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
510 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
