The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 26,500
€ 19,800
€ 26,500
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 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 GDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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 GDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.97 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
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 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
678 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
