The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 23,900
€ 16,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4
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 1.4
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.17 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
98 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
645 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
