The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 19,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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
167.5
104.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
