The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 22,500

€ 26,500
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 2.0 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.3
70.7
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
170.9
165.3 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.23 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
1K
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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