The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue (15 - 16)
€ 27,500
€ 20,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.1
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 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 blue
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
9.03 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
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 1.6 GDI blue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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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 blue
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 blue
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
633 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
621 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI blue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
