The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 18,100
€ 16,200
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4.
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.4
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 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.4
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.4
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
98 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
