The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 23,900

€ 20,000

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 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 1.0 T-GDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.5 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
1K
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
118 hp
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
126 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
23.71 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
565 mi
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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