The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 18,100
€ 21,400
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.17 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
