The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI (13 - 15)
€ 19,300

€ 20,000

€ 19,300
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 1.2 TSI BMT is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2793 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.61 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
657 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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