The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 25,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 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 1.8 T
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.09 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
1K
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
545 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
