The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
€ 23,100
€ 22,600
€ 23,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 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 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
899 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
