The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (17 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 22,200

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
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 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.7 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
1K
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
64 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
839 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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