The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (17 - 18)
€ 20,200

€ 22,200

€ 20,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.1
70.7
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
175.4
165.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.96 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
1K
Generation
PDE
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 1.6
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
126 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
45 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
598 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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