The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 22,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.3
70.7
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.3 in
103.1
167.6
104.3
170.9
167.6 in
Length
170.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.54 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
AU
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 BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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