The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,400
 Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
€ 24,300
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 TDI 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 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
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
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
1K
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
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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