The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,400
 Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
70.1
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
104.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.63 %
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft