The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..)
€ 19,600
€ 24,600
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 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 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
1K
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
545 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
