The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (17 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 22,200

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70.7
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
175.4
165.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
1K
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
118 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
126 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
45 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
598 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft