The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 21,800
€ 21,300
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.5
104.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 BlueTDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
818 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
