The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 21,800

€ 22,400

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.18 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
599 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
599 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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