The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI (17 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 19,900

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.16 %

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
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
126 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 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
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.71 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 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
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
634 mi
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.9 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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